Associate Purchasing Analyst (27719)

Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with Polaris, a leader in the powersports industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. Polaris is hiring an Assistant Purchasing Analyst for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.Contract Duration: 6 months + potential for extensionsWorksite Location: Plymouth, MN - Onsite for training (first 2-4 weeks), then hybrid upon manager discretion (likely onsite 2-3 days per week) Local Candidates OnlyCompensation: $28.16-30.28/hrJOB SUMMARYActively manage Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of products to Polaris distribution facilities. Coordinate with demand planning analysts to ensure the proper quantities are purchased to achieve strategic inventory and service level objectives to meet customer needs.What you'll do as a Assistant Purchasing Analyst:Develop and foster relationships with select suppliers to drive consistent performance and improve back-order recoveryReview system recommended purchase quantities collaborating with demand planning analysts to improve accuracyApprove purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery by reviewing expedite, defer, and cancel messages as necessary to achieve fill-rate and inventory goalsResolve backorder issues in accordance with goalsWork directly with suppliers to ensure system data integrity (cost, MOQ, lead-time, etc..)Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum and economic order quantities to Polaris' benefitCoordinate and communicate with multiple departments to achieve business goalsProactively identify and communicate urgent issues to supervisorOther projects and duties as assignedWhat you'll bring to the Assistant Purchasing Analyst:Bachelor's Degree Preferred1+ year in supply chain management (i.e. MRP, logistics, and inventory management)Intermediate Excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting)High attention to detail and ability to multi-taskOrganization and communication skillsAptitude to solve problems and improve processesAbility to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict with diplomacy and partnershipAbility to work independently with a minimum level of supervisionTake the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we've reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:

Created: 2025-03-07