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Encore · 23 hours ago

Procurement Analyst

Schiller Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $84K/yr

3+ years exp

Encore is a company focused on procurement and supply chain management, seeking a Procurement Analyst to enhance their growing department. The role involves savings tracking, supplier performance analytics, and managing procurement data while collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Resolve supply chain issues (e.g., shortages, delivery delays) by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Expedite overdue POs and rush orders; follow up with suppliers, buyers, and end users to ensure timely delivery

Prepare and analyze reports related to overdue PO lines

Process procurement data in Oracle (PR to PO conversion, PO modifications)

Audit POs processed by other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance

Respond effectively to urgent procurement requests

Participate in daily meetings to communicate issues and support continuous improvement

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Maintain and develop Punch-out catalog

Maintain and update material master data, BOMs, routing issues, and item attributes within the ERP system

Troubleshoot ERP-related material issues and collaborate with IT/ERP support to resolve discrepancies

Support ERP upgrades, enhancements, and integrations through data analysis and testing

Conduct system testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and provide ongoing troubleshooting

Ensure system readiness for reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making

Document data processes, policies, and best practices to ensure compliance with governance and audit standards

Extract, cleanse, and normalize structured and unstructured data from multiple sources using AI algorithms

Manage ERP datasets including master and transactional data; ensure accuracy through audits and validations

Build and maintain dashboards to monitor data accuracy, completeness, and performance metrics

Analyze ERP and AP data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities

Design and implement data quality policies, procedures, and standards across procurement systems

Categorize and enrich data using deep taxonomy for global spend visibility

Lead sourcing analytics and drive spend aggregation, vendor consolidation, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Identify negotiation tactics for sourcing events and highlight supplier-specific asks

Ensure accessibility and version control of governance resources to support audit readiness

Manage system settings, workflows, and approval hierarchies

Execute and maintain supplier and item setup processes in alignment with governance standards, including collecting supplier COI, Bank info and W9

Ensure timely onboarding, activation, and maintenance of supplier and item records

Upload and maintain pricing files across Encore systems with accuracy and consistency

Collaborate with Category Managers to manage the supplier and item master database, including source activation/inactivation

Monitor and validate data accuracy across procurement systems to ensure compliance with internal controls

Partner with procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, and IT teams to streamline workflows and support initiatives

Support production order close-out activities with finance, production, and planning teams

Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement automation, analytics, and process improvements

Provide training and support for ERP data reporting and analysis tools to business users

Lead or participate in special projects to drive innovation and operational improvements

Manage and update the knowledge repository (SOPs, guidelines) for Procurement department to ensure timely and accurate documentation

Manage exceptions through resolution and ensure non-recurrence through root cause analysis

Maintain and expand professional knowledge through industry engagement and market intelligence

Qualification

Oracle procurement modulesMaster data managementData quality principlesMicrosoft ExcelPowerBISourcing analyticsSupplier governanceData managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCross-functional collaboration