Purchasing Analyst at AOI in Sugar Land, TX

Job description

• We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support vendor sourcing, procurement analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and commodity purchasing strategy. In this role, you will analyze market outlooks, supplier quotes, and spending patterns to help determine what to buy, when to buy, and how to secure the best value for AOI when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making larger investments in products, technology, or materials. You will also help develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for purchasing commodities.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and maintain long-lasting relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, order quantities, and delivery timelines to optimize value.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure that contracts related to product procurement accurately reflect all negotiated terms.
• Assess quotes and compile detailed cost breakdowns.
• Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on pricing, terms, and overall value.
• Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition-to-order process, including price negotiations and documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, tracking order status, resolving delivery discrepancies, and managing returns (RMA).
• Coordinate cross-functionally with warehouse operations to ensure procurement plans support current and projected demand requirements.
• Analyze spending patterns to recommend and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive process enhancements through data-driven analysis and best-practice implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a similar business-related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchasing Analyst or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and Power Query.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success achieving year-over-year cost savings through vendor negotiations.
• Sound time-management and organizational skills.
• Team player in a global and diverse work environment.
• Ability to proactively anticipate disruptions or challenges and adapt to situations as needed.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain or a similar field.
• Proficiency with SAP and SAP S/4HANA.
• Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus.
• Six Sigma/Lean Sigma, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar supply chain certification.

Skills

Preferred

• Proficiency with SAP and SAP S/4HANA

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation packages available within the United States.