Purchasing Analyst Part-Time, Manufacturing Supply Purchasing Lakeland
Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30437BR
Department: Industrial Operations Purchasing
Working Hours: 8:00am- 4:30pm; Monday - Friday, schedule may vary to include nights and/or weekends. Typically a work week consists of 32 hours
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2024
Description
In Manufacturing Supply Purchasing (MSP), the Part-time Purchasing Analyst manages the supplier base and researches, analyzes, and reviews ingredients, packaging, supplies, and equipment categories. This includes ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and services and negotiating the best supplier agreements for Publix. The Purchasing Analyst reports to the Category Manager.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Research, analyze and review ingredients, packaging, supplies and equipment categories utilizing the Publix Purchasing Methodology,
- Understand customer requirements, source and research industries to understand supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, market conditions, industry trends and key cost drivers,
- Negotiate the best agreement for Publix, and
- Analyze and develop various spreadsheets and documents (e.g. scan data, miscellaneous volume movement, forecasting, product screening, product testing, etc.), summarize and present information in a clear and concise matter.
Required Qualifications
- Working toward the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience,
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, which can be gained through college coursework,
- Problem-solving and creative thinking,
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel,
- Strong mathematical skills,
- Excellent customer service skills,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills,
- Strong project management skills,
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in both formal and informal situations,
- Ability to encourage participation, learning, innovation and creativity within teams and associates,
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects, plan effectively and exhibit poise and professionalism in stressful situations,
- Possess strong leadership skills,
- High degree of motivation,
- Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality,
- Ability to work well with others and be a team member,
- Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a
- Commitment to Publix and our Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field,
- CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management,
- Experience utilizing strong statistical skills,
- Solid understanding of purchasing, manufacturing processes and business practices,
- Experience in manufacturing processes, and/or
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Access.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)
Year End Bonus
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. The bonus for this position is 8 hours of pay when a new associate joins Publix prior to July 1. There is no bonus in the first year for associates hired after July 1. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to 8 hours’ pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
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