Procurement Analyst

Storm Smart is one of the largest manufacturers of storm protection products in the Americas. We have an extensive list of accomplishments, including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of North America's fastest-growing privately held corporations.

Since our start in 1996, we have helped 100,000 homeowners increase the value of their property by making their homes safer from storms and more energy efficient. We continue revolutionizing the storm protection industry powered by the most talented people with an unwavering drive to be the best.

Because we believe in our workforce, you will be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed.

We also offer the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes a 4% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Plan
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave

At Storm Smart, our success depends on people, productivity, and procedures.

The purchasing analyst surveys market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, technology, etc. the analyst develops and implements short- and long-term strategies to purchase commodities.

This position requires you to be present in the office, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.  Our office is located in Fort Myers, FL.

This position does not come with relocation assistance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Acts as backup and assists the Purchasing Manager to include but not limited to researching material suppliers and alternatives, obtaining quotes, ordering materials and supplies, negotiating optimal pricing and delivery, resolving any billing discrepancies, and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Supports management by tracking orders, investigating, and reporting information, as well as resolving problems.
• Respond to e-mails and phone calls from vendors and interact with various employees to keep orders moving smoothly.
• Provide feedback to manager regarding mill deliveries, paint runs, etc. to facilitate decision-making on inventory levels and usage.
• Responsible for processing receipts of inventory.
• Work closely with the production floor to assist with purchasing requirements- reviewing inventories and purchase requests.
• Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies, and supplier reliability, recommending changes.
• Works closely with Purchasing Manager to ensure all materials are ordered, received, and distributed timely to prevent disruption to production.
• Maintains historical records of POs and all other purchasing and receiving documents.
• Check order confirmations for accuracy and compliance with Storm Smarts order requirements and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• The ability to draft reports.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Adaptable using web-based products.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
 

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of purchasing experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is in an office setting with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Storm Smart is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.