Procurement Analyst – Procurement Analytics

Job Description

Procurement Leadership Development Program | Kerry

The Tone:
This is an early career position within Kerry’s Procurement Leadership Development Program, based in Beloit, WI. Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, innovating to create great-tasting products with improved nutrition and functionality. This role is crucial for managing the company’s extensive third-party spend for materials and services, ensuring the highest quality while driving cost savings and supporting global sustainability goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Beloit, WI
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Procurement Team, working with category buyers and sites
• Mission: Manage third-party spend, optimize sourcing, and drive cost savings and sustainability initiatives within the global procurement function.
• Tech Stack: AI-enabled procurement and analytics tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Insight Provision: Provide category and market insights by analyzing data to develop sourcing and supply plans, presentations, and market summaries for the business.
• Demand Coordination: Monitor usage and demand by coordinating with site supply chains, working with R&D to introduce new materials, and identifying potential new sources.
• AI Utilization: Leverage AI-enabled procurement and analytics tools to gather insights, assess supplier options, and support data-driven decision making.
• Material Sourcing: Work closely with category buyers to source the highest quality materials and services at the best price using various tools, including tendering.
• Performance Management: Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance in collaboration with category buyers to ensure quality and service requirements are met.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain, Data Science, Business, Engineering, or Economics, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.
• Experience: Ability to learn and utilize AI-based tools and digital platforms to analyze data, evaluate sourcing scenarios, and enhance procurement efficiency; ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Skills: Problem-solving and advanced analytical skills, including managing complex spreadsheets; strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively; excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bonus: Experience utilizing AI tools in internship experiences.