Purchasing Analyst - Lakeland

DescriptionAre you energized by solving complex problems, working with suppliers, and ensuring operations run smoothly behind the scenes?At Publix, our success starts with strong, strategic partnerships and efficient procurement. As a Purchasing Analyst in Industrial Operations Purchasing you’ll play a key role in supporting stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities by ensuring the right equipment, materials, and services are in place when and where they’re needed.In this role, you’ll support procurement operations through a mix of analytical work, supplier collaboration, and process management. Key responsibilities include:Procure equipment, parts, materials, and services to support stores, distribution centers, warehouses, support locations, and manufacturing facilitiesServe as a subject matter expert within your assigned category, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and identify improvementsSource and evaluate supplier quotes, managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery timelinesManage purchase orders and requisitions in SAP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standardsSupport inventory replenishment and asset disposition, maintaining balanced inventory levels and facilitating the resale or disposal of equipment as neededRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or its equivalent1 year experience in purchasing using SAP or equivalent ERP software or 2 years’ experience in customer service or analytical field or 1 year experience in supply chain/ inventory managementIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePointBasic knowledge of Smartsheet and SAP or equivalent ERP softwareWillingness to work nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as business needs requirePreferred Qualifications Associates degree or higher in a business-related field1 year of experience in Industrial Operations procurement 2 years’ experience purchasing using SAP or equivalent ERP software 2 years’ experience using an inventory management system3 years’ experience in customer service or analytical fieldBenefits InformationEmployee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/Year End BonusTo reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.