Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Purchasing Analyst
Client: Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Company
Duration: 6 Months (possible extension)
Location: Plymouth, MN, 55442
Work Arrangement: Onsite for training (first 2-4 weeks), then hybrid (onsite 2-3 days/week) Local Candidates Only

Top Skills/Requirements:

• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups/Pivot tables)
• Supply Chain/Purchasing experience

Background/Experience:

• Education or experience in Supply Chain/Purchasing

Job Summary:
Manage Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) suppliers to ensure timely delivery to distribution facilities. Coordinate with demand planning analysts to purchase quantities that meet inventory and service objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build supplier relationships to drive performance and recover backorders.
• Review recommended purchase quantities with demand planning analysts.
• Approve POs, manage delivery timelines, and address backorder issues.
• Ensure system data integrity (cost, MOQ, lead-time).
• Negotiate cost, lead time, and order quantities to benefit the client.
• Collaborate across departments to meet business goals.
• Proactively identify and escalate urgent issues.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1+ year in supply chain management (MRP, logistics, inventory management)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Self-directed with minimal supervision

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment, with remote flexibility per manager's discretion.

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