Analyst I, Procurement

Job DescriptionAbout The Andersons, Inc. The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.Position OverviewThis position is responsible for purchasing materials and services for the assigned business group.Key Responsibilities Perform material or service purchasing activities including planning, selection, buying decisions, quality control, regulatory compliance and inventory management to meet demand, customer forecast, and shipping requirements.Create, implement and utilize performance metrics to manage the supplier network.Maintain purchasing documentation and daily records of items purchased. This also includes purchase orders, receipts and e-procurement systems.Provide training to company personnel on departmental purchasing policies, procedures, and systems as needed. Participate in strategic sourcing teams and provide guidance and value-added support to end-users by fulfilling purchase requirements, suggesting alternative suppliers/solutions, negotiate pricing/purchase terms, and maintaining an effective supplier network.Provide new product information to end users in order to improve overall cost and efficiencyWhat is expected of you and others at this levelPerforms routine, entry-level assignmentsKnowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experienceDevelops competence by performing structured work assignmentsUses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problemsReceives instruction, guidance and directionCompetencies Expected Of You And Others At This LevelCustomer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Minimum Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)1-3 years’ relevant experience requiredThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.PHISHING SCAM WARNING: The Andersons is aware of the continued increase of phishing scams, leveraging various methods of attack via email, text, voice and social media. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com”, to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you’ve been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website to learn how to report it.