<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Position Objective:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Procurement Analyst is a hybrid roll that bridges the roles of Buyer and Contract Administrator, responsible for leveraging strong interpersonal skills and system knowledge to optimize the procurement process, ensure compliance with departmental policies and enhance supplier relationships while driving cost efficiency and quality in purchasing decisions. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Essential Job Duties:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Contract Management:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Assist Contract Administrators, Capital Analyst and Value Analysis Manager in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies to optimize costs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Assists with loading contracts and contract pricing into departmental tools and systems.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Assist in planning and coordination of large RFP initiatives</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Purchasing:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Reviews and process purchase orders and requisitions as needed to backfill purchasing department</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Creation of Contract and Capital purchase orders</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Assist purchasing in closing and canceling back orders as well as forecasting adjustments for inventory items to prevent overstocking or stock outs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Coordinates with logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods,</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt">accurate receipts, and resolution of any supply issues to prevent material shortages or delays.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Assists purchasing in triaging and clearing of match exceptions to meet departmental goals.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing and primary distributor performance.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Utilizes Supply Disruption Manager Tool to analyze and inform on potential concerns or opportunities in our purchasing data.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Departmental:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: #595959;">Prepares and presents reports on purchasing activities and performance such as morning huddle scorecard and primary distributor performance. </span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #595959; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt">Manages recall management tool and procedure to ensure compliance with System Policy.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoListParag