Procurement Analyst

In Xenia, responsible for implementing and maintaining effective buying systems in a chemical manufacturing environment, identifying and implementing cost improvement initiatives for direct and indirect spend categories, and acting as the focal point for developing effective vendor relationships with key vendors. Act as the primary point of contact and purchasing authority for the site.  Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for procurement of products and services.  Maintain a rapport and drive continuous relationship improvement with key suppliers. Lead the process to develop “Best in Class” procurement techniques for the site.  Conduct cost analysis and set benchmarks for improvement. Develop risk management procedures to mitigate loss in the event of product shortages or issues.  Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.  Act as the key participant in the vendor approval process and vendor evaluation process.  Report annual cGMP/ISO vendor performance .  Work closely with other department managers to achieve favorable business outcomes. Masters in Engineering management or related or equivalent plus 1 yr exp as Logistics analyst or related.