Procurement Analyst, Packaging - Chicago, United States - Hojeij Branded Foods, Inc.

Description

Role Purpose:

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for Category Management support activities for Mark Anthony Brewing. They contribute to the development of category strategies and supplier relationship management plans that are aligned with stakeholder/business requirements. Leveraging deep external market insights to deliver best value outcomes in support of MAB objectives.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Provide Analyst support packaging spend categories: Cans, Glass, Corrugate, Cartons, Label, Closures, and other misc. pack spend.
• Maintain supplier pricelists and price changing with MAB Procurement Finance Team
• Analyze commodity market trends that impact MAB
• Play input/support role for execution of supplier strategies and SRM plans
• Provide support to develop high-performing supplier relationship that deliver vs. KPIs across cost, quality, service, innovations and others

Skills & Experience Needed:

• Ability to analyze market trends and business data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational skills

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You're not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down