Purchasing Analyst

at  ECR Software Corporation

JOB SUMMARY / DESCRIPTION

The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Director of Procurement in buying decisions by analyzing system data, soliciting bid proposals, and monitoring supplier rebate programs through analyzing forecast information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Prior experience in Purchasing or Inventory Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key metrics, manage metrics, assess, and report on ROI/results.
• Technical aptitude, business acumen (understand how to apply business methods and tools appropriately).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fosters an environment of critical thinking and continuous process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with flexibility to meet changing needs.
• Strong understanding of timeline commitments and deliverables.

• Adheres to all purchasing policies, processes, and procedures set forth by the Director of Procurement.
• Lead up when needed and improve all purchasing polices, processes, and procedures.
• Function as a liaison between various ECRS (ECR Software) teams and vendors.
• Update replenishment information in ECRS ERP application including seasonality, average lead time, and daily demand.
• Analyze inventory turn data and provide forecasting information to the Director of Procurement.
• Process all software, licenses, and non-tangible purchases orders. (For resale, non-IT related)
• Provide scrap analysis to Director of Procurement to identify items that need to be scrapped or liquidated.
• Evaluate and liquidate aging stock items.
• Collaborate with sales leadership and register for price concessions with applicable vendors.
• Coordinate hardware-related Product Vault updates with applicable parties.
• Review and negotiate low-value long-term items to ensure that ECRS is getting the best price possible.
• Maintain and update default and price classes for all inventory stock items.
• Procurement of all non-tangible items (for resale, non-IT related).Procurement, coordination, and ownership of all dropship stock items.