Purchasing Analyst
Core
Manage supplier activity for Parts, Garments & Accessories to support on-time product delivery to distribution facilities.
Role type
Purchasing Analyst
Builds
Inventory performance and supplier execution for off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and marine products
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Purchase order lifecycle management, supplier relationship management, cost negotiation, inventory reduction, discrepancy resolution, demand planning collaboration
Preferred skills
Problem-solving, conflict resolution, process improvement
Technologies
ERP systems, demand planning tools
Responsibilities
Manage supplier relationships to support consistent performance and on-time delivery; Review system-recommended purchase quantities and collaborate with demand planning analysts; Approve purchase orders, monitor delivery status, and expedite orders; Resolve backorder issues; Execute supplier cost and inventory reduction initiatives; Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum order quantities, and economic order quantities; Analyze and resolve supplier invoicing and purchase order discrepancies
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, individual contributor