Hiring: Purchasing Analyst Company: IMCD Group Location: Westlake, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:41:10 Employment Type: Internship / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SAP About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. OR A minimum of 2 years of equivalent professional experience in purchasing, supply execution, operations, or related roles in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Required Skills: •Execute purchase orders in accordance with planning recommendations, contracts, and supplier agreements. •Monitor open orders, delivery performance, and supplier confirmations; follow up on routine discrepancies or delays. •Support identification and escalation of supply risks, shortages, and delivery issues to senior Purchasing Analysts or supervisors. •Communicate order status and basic supply issues to internal stakeholders, including Supply Planning and Operations. •Maintain accurate procurement data, order records, and system transactions in ERP and related tools. •Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement execution, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance. •Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: •Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts. •Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. •Demonstrated capacity to manage routine tasks and follow established processes. •Effective written and verbal communication skills. •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic ERP navigation. •Willingness to learn and develop procurement and supplier management skills. •Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations. •Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP), JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE), Oracle, etc.). •Primarily desk-based work in an office or hybrid environment. •Regular use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, collaboration tools). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!