Procurement Analyst

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Huntsville, AL
Mid level
Fashion • Wearables
The Role
Analyze procurement data and market trends, optimize sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and support procurement team decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Lakeland Industries, our number one priority is creating protective garments that protect people from fire, hazardous chemicals, and diseases, throughout the world. We design and manufacture a wide variety of technologically advanced protective clothing for workers in a number of industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. Lakeland Industries' products have established and maintained a global reputation for overall quality and are recognized as the field's gold standard.

Lakeland is currently actively recruiting for a dedicated Procurement Analyst to optimize the procurement and sourcing activities. As a Procurement Analyst you will perform a critical function within the supply chain management process, focusing on optimizing our procurement and sourcing activities.  The primary goal is to conduct in-depth research and analysis of procurement-related data to support strategic decision-making, maximizing operational efficiency, and minimizing risks.  As Procurement Analyst you will play a crucial role in achieving these objectives by analyzing data, market trends, supplier performance, and other factors to make informed procurement decisions by leveraging data-driven insights to support the procurement team in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier evaluations, and overall procurement process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct data analysis on supplier performance, spend data, and market trends
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities 
  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
  • Create and maintain procurement reports and dashboards
  • Support the Procurement Team in supplier relationship management
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
  • Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure Procurement activities align with budgetary constraints
  • Utilize procurement software and tools to streamline processes and enhance data analysis
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to procurement policies and procedures
  • Respond to ad-hoc data requests from the Procurement team and other departments

BENEFITS include:

  • Immediate eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company Match
  • Additional insurances available include Life, Disability, Critical Care, and Accident
  • Paid Vacation and Personal time
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • EAP

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Problem solving and data analysis skills
  • Sourcing and procurement strategy development experience
  • Experience interpreting market research
  • Supplier relationship management experience
  • Financial analysis and budgeting skills
  • Contract management and negotiation experience
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • 3-5 years of related Procurement experience preferred
  • CSCP Certification preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Procurement Software
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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, Alabama
220 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

Lakeland Industries Inc. is a multidivisional, publicly-held producer of quality, high-performance protective garments for industry in both domestic and worldwide markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Decatur, AL its more than $100 million in sales last year is hard evidence of growth and recognition, factors attributable directly to its ongoing research and development programs.

Lakeland's protective clothing products are proven on-the-job every day, and are specified routinely for workers in the chemical petrochemical, healthcare, automotive, glass, cement, and other industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. These reliable and, therefore, popular lines are widely diversified, yet stand prominently on the common foundation of quality for which the Company is well-known and respected, and to which it continues to pledge its efforts.

Lakeland is proven around the world. Prove it to yourself. Call us today at 1-800-645-9291. Give your people, and your company, the assurance of our Protective Clothing Products

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