We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to support strategic purchasing and supply planning for a food-focused operation in the East Bay,California. This role is ideal for someone who can balance cost control, supplier performance, and product availability while working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience connected to the food sector is highly valued, and familiarity with school meal programs would be especially beneficial.Responsibilities:• Analyze purchasing activity, pricing trends, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and strengthen procurement decisions.• Coordinate with internal teams to maintain steady product availability, align purchasing plans with operational demand, and reduce supply disruptions.• Support sourcing initiatives by gathering quotes, comparing vendor proposals, and contributing to commercial negotiations.• Review contracts, purchase terms, and supplier commitments to help ensure favorable pricing, service levels, and compliance standards.• Monitor inventory movement and logistics patterns to improve replenishment timing and overall supply chain efficiency.• Prepare reports and recommendations for stakeholders on spend patterns, vendor results, and procurement performance metrics.• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to improve communication, service reliability, and issue resolution.• Assist with procurement process updates, including operational changes or system-related transitions, to support continuity and accuracy in purchasing activities.
Procurement Analyst in hayward at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.