Purchasing Specialist at Fuyao Glass America Inc.

About the Role:

The Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing procurement processes within the Consumer Support Services industry by leveraging data-driven insights. This position is responsible for analyzing purchasing data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance metrics that directly impact the organization's efficiency and profitability. The Purchasing Specialist will collaborate closely with procurement, finance, and operations teams to support strategic decision-making and improve purchasing strategies. By developing comprehensive reports and dashboards, the role ensures transparency and actionable intelligence for stakeholders. Ultimately, the Purchasing Specialist contributes to enhancing supply chain effectiveness and supporting sustainable business growth in a dynamic market environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within purchasing, procurement, or supply chain environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present data insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Consumer Support Services industry or a related sector.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and predictive analytics.
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and analyze purchasing data from various internal and external sources to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide insights into purchasing trends, supplier performance, and cost management.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and supplier negotiations through data insights.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing activities and recommend improvements to optimize procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support strategic sourcing decisions and risk management.
• Assist in the implementation of data management tools and automation to streamline data collection and reporting.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills:

The Purchasing Specialist utilizes strong analytical skills daily to interpret complex purchasing datasets and extract meaningful insights that drive procurement decisions. Proficiency in SQL and Excel enables efficient data querying and manipulation, while visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI help translate data into clear, actionable reports for stakeholders. Communication skills are essential for presenting findings and collaborating with procurement and finance teams to implement data-driven strategies. Familiarity with ERP systems supports seamless integration of purchasing data across platforms, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, knowledge of statistical and predictive analytics techniques allows the analyst to forecast trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.