Purchasing Analyst

Job Title: Purchasing Analyst
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 6 months
Hybrid: Mon Thurs onsite, Fri remote

Job Description:

• On-site role at PHK; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule
• Contract is to cover FTE leave; will run ~6 mos from start date
• Degree preferred, not a hard requirement
• 1-2 years experience required in a corporate environment (purchasing/analyst roles preferred)

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Excel familiarity
  Excellent communication skills
  Ability to navigate a PC and its programs (as opposed to a MAC)
  Problem solving skills
  SAP S4 experience
  Cross functional communication experience

Skills that will make candidate standout

• Prior client experience (within the last 2 years)
• Strong knowledge of supply chain

Additional Information

• ETW will help support teammates who are taking on more work due to FTE leave; will help manage the executional side of the business
• Will work closely with ~6 others on direct team, upstream/downstream stakeholders (factory partners, costing, finance, transportation, etc.), and more in the supply chain space
• HM anticipates 1 round of interviews (need someone in the seat ASAP)

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Purchasing Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and planning, with hands-on real-life experience in SAP S4 HANA Purchase Order Management and advanced in Excel data management. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a collaborative mindset to drive process improvements and support team success. Key areas that this job entails; serving our cross functional partners, reducing cost of creating supply, ensuring we deliver product on time and making sure we uphold world class business practice when it comes to managing orders.

• Utilize advanced Excel functions (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, cross-workbook management) for data mining, reporting, and task automation.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across different teams and various levels of management.
• Embrace ambiguity and adapt to evolving business practices with a growth mindset.
• Not afraid to think outside of the box and is willing to ask questions and/or for help.
• Willingness to share changes and best practices with teammates to drive evolution.

What You Will Work On:

Individuals will be responsible for a sport focus business where they will participate in bi-monthly purchase order execution, support planning buy requests and manage through all the different purchase order change requests from twelve different teams. You will get to work in a fast pace, and multifunctional environment.

• Manage and organize email communications to ensure timely responses and task completion.
• You will be responsible for creating supply during a buy week.
• You will be working in SAP S4 HANA and client Custom Bots.
• You will play in a team driven offense while building relationships with folks across the table to ensure all issues are resolved to each team s expectations (including yours).
• You will be tasked to provide analysis on the work you do to find better ways to reduce the same issues from reoccurring and best practices.
• Presenting Data and sharing results will be required in team and cross-functional meetings.
• You will interact with folks in MSC, GSP, Trading Company, DEC/PMO, COE, Trade and Transportation, PASE, Finance, Planning, Material Master Governance, Customer Master Data and Compliance and Merch Ops.