Procurement Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading organization to identify a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to support procurement and planning operations. This role is central to ensuring accurate purchasing processes, optimizing inventory performance, and delivering actionable insights across multiple business units. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and is comfortable working with large data sets.

Job Title: Procurement Analyst (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Fully Onsite)

Salary: $22-$27/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Planning Operations

• Review, analyze, and approve purchase order requisitions for accuracy and alignment with operational goals
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels across multiple distribution centers
• Evaluate supply plans, demand forecasts, and key inventory performance metrics
• Identify discrepancies, shortages, or risks and recommend corrective actions

Business Analytics & Reporting

• Conduct ad hoc analysis for operations, finance, and business units
• Develop dashboards and reports to support procurement and inventory decision-making
• Analyze trends in buying patterns, lead times, stock levels, and demand variability
• Work with large data sets to identify patterns, opportunities, and risks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with purchasing, category management, operations, and finance teams
• Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Support and train internal users on procurement tools and best practices

Process Improvement & Systems

• Utilize demand planning tools to improve forecasting accuracy
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity
• Support documentation of procurement and planning procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain analytics
• Strong understanding of inventory management and forecasting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• Experience working with large data sets; Power BI or Tableau is a plus
• ERP system familiarity (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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