Purchasing Analyst

Position Snapshot  Business area:  Nestle Canada Job Title: Purchasing Analyst Location:  London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7   In-Person  A little bit about us  While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.    We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.   Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.  What to Expect:   As the Purchasing Analyst, your primary responsibilities will involve comprehending, communicating, and assisting in the implementation of sourcing strategies at the local level (factory), which includes the introduction or modification of items and services. This position requires the collection of data and business requirements, as well as the communication of local needs to Local Business Partners and Local Sourcing teams, as well as to above-market Category teams, to inform appropriate actions and strategies. You will also collaborate with Factory stakeholders within your assigned scope, focusing on pertinent functions within the plant. This position is an existing vacancy.  A day in the life:  Purchase parts and services required to support maintenance operations and ensure the timely availability of materials and services.  Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to understand business needs and support plant priorities.  Provide Procurement with information related to service and indirect material requirements and support sourcing activities.  Analyze purchasing, inventory, and maintenance data using advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI to generate insights and support data-driven decision-making.  Identify and drive opportunities that deliver measurable and tangible cost savings, process efficiencies, and value to the business.  Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including the development of a zero-based maintenance budget.  Review vendor contracts, supplier performance, and billing accuracy, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for contract improvement.  Support supplier onboarding, supplier development initiatives, and supplier transition activities as required.  Maintain accurate technical stores data and support inventory management to ensure material availability for planned maintenance activities.  Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs),…