Strategic Buyer/Data Analyst

Data Analyst / Buyer

BluePrint Automation (BPA) is the world leader in innovative packaging automation solutions.  Our mission is to deliver solutions that offer true flexibility in real world production environments. Backed by thousands of successful installations in over 30 countries, BPA has three full-service manufacturing facilities in the USA and Europe, two additional facilities in Hangzhou China and São Paulo Brazil and eight additional subsidiaries throughout the world for sales and service. We know it is our reputation that makes us successful, starting from initial contact through project management, including our 24/7 after sales service and support. We remain committed to being your long-term partner for innovative end-of-line turn-key packaging automation solutions for primary and secondary packages. We are currently seeking a Data Analyst / Buyer for our South Chesterfield, VA location.

Responsibilities

The Date Analyst / Buyer is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted and timely delivery of materials to Operations and our customers by evaluating the longer-term needs of the organization and recommending / executing strategic purchases.  Additionally, the role has responsibility for:

• Identifying long-lead and/or “challenging” items to procure against on-going demand
• Evaluate and work close with production scheduling and aftermarket teams to maintain planning parameters to meet inventory expectations.
• Evaluate and optimize stocking levels for vendor managed inventories against on-going demand 
• Identify critical value suppliers and negotiate long-term contracts that set out prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timescales, and commercial terms and conditions.   Conduct annual reviews against performance metrics and develop plan for improvement if necessary.   Partner with suppliers to identify opportunities for better business relationships 
• Negotiate with key suppliers regarding price, lead time, ordering quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations to achieve ongoing cost containment and improvement.
• Maintain accuracy of ERP system data to ensure reliable business operations 
• Find sources and negotiate pricing for new products and resource existing products when needed.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Education / Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include the following:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a preferred field of study in either procurement, business, or engineering.  However, a combination of significant experience in related fields combined with education will be taken into consideration.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, project management, written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office programs.
• 2 Years (minimum) experience/skills related to data analytics including ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong MS- Excel skills for data management and analysis (pivot tables, lookups, filtering, etc.) 
• 2 Years (minimum) experience working with SQL or similar database structures (Access, dBase, Oracle, etc.)
• 2 Years (minimum) industry experience related to procurement and/or data analytics
• Strong relationship skills with excellent time management and follow up skills.
• Must be self-directed and detail oriented with an inquisitive nature and the desire to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong work ethic with a positive, “can-do" attitude.

While not required, these Additional Skills / Qualifications will be beneficial to the role: 

• Knowledge / experience working in a manufacturing environment related to equipment construction
• Experience working with Kinetic ERP system

BPA offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including a majority employer paid employee health, dental, vision, life and disability; 20 days’ PTO (pro rata) during the first year of employment, as well as 401(k) with a 6% match.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

BPA prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive an employment offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check. At this time, BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

BPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time