Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst 

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois 

Who We Are: 

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

Start or continue a great career at Procurement and join a team that is making Procurement cool again. This key role in the Procurement team is responsible to support the different Operational and Strategic functions, from the supplier relationships management, through securing supply continuity, to supporting diverse projects across Procurement Operations and Procurement Category strategic teams. This position engages across the different levels and functions of Procurement and quickly gets exposure to leaders in the organization (Operational and Strategic). This role is expected to contribute with ideas and identifying opportunities, and quickly adapt by playing in the world of the possibilities, to make things happen by challenging assumptions and improving processes.

Activities in this role may include but are not limited to, P.O.s placing, Pricing Maintenance, general communication with suppliers and internal customers, database building, processes improvement, New Products launch support, cross functional projects.  Performance of this role requires enjoying and embracing the use of Excel capabilities, spreadsheets, building databases and reporting, great follow up and people skills (Sociable), getting information and setting multiple calls/conversations, quickly escalate challenges to its manager to get them resolved. Due to the diverse scope of this role, the person to occupy this position must be self-driven, extrovert, independent and good communicating, good at working in hybrid/flexible model of working from home and office as required, may be presented with different specific tasks and/or projects that need to be taken to completion, having continuous follow up calls/meetings to get the necessary direction and get things done.     

What You Will Do:.

• Supporting diverse projects across Procurement Operations and Procurement Category teams. 
• May include but are not limited to, P.O.s placing, Pricing Maintenance, general communication with suppliers and internal customers, database building, processes improvement, New Products launch support, cross functional projects, report building and management.
• Support on Identifying and potentially implementing process improvements across Procurement Operations and Procurement Category teams. 

What You Will Bring:

• University/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration, Finance - preferred)

• Great Excel management capabilities, spreadsheets, building databases, reporting.
• Great follow up skills, follow ups, getting information and setting multiple calls, quickly escalate challenges to its manager to get them resolved.
• Self-driven, extrovert, independent and good communicating, good at working from home, will be presented with a task, and needs to take it to completion, having follow up calls.

• Experience with an ERP system (desirable, but not a requirement)

Compensation Range: 

$77,000-$85,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

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