10001 Purchasing Sr. Analyst

Barcel USA takes pride in our people-centric culture - We Value the Person is our Core Belief. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates all dimensions of diversity, promotes personal and professional development opportunities and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

The Purchasing Analyst is integral to the procurement department's vendor and supplier management. This entails analyzing reports derived from data collection on sourcing, contracts, supplier performance, and vendor management. The analyst is tasked with identifying and evaluating vendors and suppliers on local, regional, and global scales. Moreover, they collaborate closely with various departments on projects, fostering strong purchasing relationships by offering cost-saving recommendations and building rapport. Additionally, the position involves assisting with contract and agreement administration, while also serving as a liaison to departmental managers, providing procurement training and education in alignment with Grupo Bimbo's purchasing philosophy and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in facilitated planning, development, review, and implementation of supplier management strategy to achieve financial and inventory objectives.
• Assisting in sourcing, building, and maintaining business relationships with vendors and suppliers, in a positive manner.
• Assisted in tracking, monitoring, and reporting of supplier non-conformance.
• Recommended and implemented solutions for the improvement of processes and tools of setting up vendors and contract management.
• Assisting in developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in creating SOP’s and Procedures for Vendors and Suppliers
• Source vendors for materials, equipment, or supplies across all operational domains.
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of catalogs for each Vendor/Supplier to facilitate the purchasing process.
• Assisting in the management of Agreements for different Suppliers (Creation, Changes, Validation, termination, etc.)
• Management of vendors and suppliers within the system, setup, validation of work papers, changes, terminations, and negotiation of payment terms, among other tasks.
• Assisting with contract management.
• Responsible for the Supplier Site management, providing access and Training to our Vendors and Suppliers.
• Entering purchase orders into the system as needed by the team.
• Support the Purchasing team in different tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelors –Administrative area. Engineering, Business or Supply Chain. (Desirable)
• Bilingual is a must. Suitable for business and technical communication. (Spanish)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative roll. Experience in Procurement (CAPEX & MRO categories) is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of Administrative and Customer Service.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.

TECHNICAL

• A strategic thinker who understands the details but can operate at a higher level when needed.
• Possesses expertise in project management and CAPEX.
• Experienced in managing complex, high-value supplier relationships.
• Proven success in managing supplier performance.
• Strong negotiation skills with a history of positive results.
• High Data base analysis.         
  Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, Oracle

BEHAVIORAL

• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Acts as a persuasive change agent, capable of challenging conventional wisdom.
• Able to multi-task and coordinate initiatives in a virtual team environment. Organized.
• Exhibits high energy and passion for the category.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions. 

We believe diversity drives innovation and success. We proudly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and women, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.