Procurement Pricing and Operations Analyst at Lactalis USA Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP MM, Procurement, Supply chain management, Operations support, Excel, Contract management, Invoice resolution, Purchase order management, Data analysis, Project management, Continuous improvement, Strategic procurement, Material replenishment, Compliance, Stakeholder liaison

Industry

Dairy

Description

Description Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact. From your PASSION to ours The Analyst, Procurement Operations & Support will carry out responsibilities to support strategic procurement activities for North American procurement organization. The role will manage all direct material contract pricing and act as the Procurement systems subject matter expert for the Lactalis North American Businesses Additionally, the Procurement Pricing & Operations Analyst will collaborate with corporate procurement, plant scheduling and replenishment, master data, accounts payable, and project teams to align duties with the company's goals and values. The role will report to the Director, North American Procurement Excellence. From your EXPERTISE to ours · Act as the bridge/primary liaison between corporate procurement and plant materials replenishment. · Create and update contracts (Outline Agreements, Purchase Info Records and other associated SAP documents) in SAP. · Provide AP support and invoice/purchase order discrepancy resolution for zone purchasing team. · Update all item designations and changes. · Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining detailed data to maintain specifications for all raw material and packaging resources. · Assist Business Process Owner with project management of various purchasing initiatives. · Create and share best practices with other purchasing shared services specialists in the zone and with headquarters in France. · Drive continuous improvement through innovation and compliance tools. · Provide other miscellaneous support for general purchasing functions. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education Bachelor's degree is preferred (major in in Supply Chain, Business or IT is an asset). Experience 5+ years of procurement, supply management, or operations support experience is required. Advanced knowledge of SAP MM and the Procure/Source to Pay lifecycle is required. Advanced Excel skills are required. Knowledge of the food industry is preferred. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Responsibilities

The analyst will manage direct material contract pricing and serve as the primary liaison between corporate procurement and plant materials replenishment. They will also provide support for invoice discrepancies, maintain SAP documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.