Procurement Analyst

Job Summary

• This position provides analytical and tactical procurement support for material categories, with a specific emphasis on raw materials and packaging used in architectural coatings manufacturing (e.g., resins, monomers, solvents, additives and intermediates).
• The role supports Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance by analyzing spend, managing supplier performance, monitor and support sourcing project, and petrochemical cost drivers.
• The Analyst leads small sourcing initiatives, supports category strategy decisions, ensures procurement compliance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems.
• Working safely, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements is a core responsibility of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for contract negotiations, including pricing structures, escalation mechanisms, and risk provisions
• Track and validate cost savings initiatives, including price reductions, cost avoidance, and value improvements
• Develop and maintain raw material cost models, incorporating market indices, feedstock dynamics, and contractual pricing mechanisms
• Analyze spend and volume to support sourcing strategies for new product development and cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze pricing forecasts and market trends to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Monitor supplier performance; communicate cost drivers, risks, and supply insights to stakeholders
• Ensure integrity and governance of procurement data within ERP systems, including pricing, sourcing, and material master data
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with production and cost objectives
• Support supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies for critical raw materials
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, applicable laws and regulations, and company ethical standards

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement analysis, sourcing, supply chain analytics, or manufacturing finance roles. Experience in paint and/or chemical industry preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of material procurement, including raw material cost drivers, indexlinked pricing, and supplier economics.
• Working knowledge of petrochemical or coatings raw materials (resins, monomers, solvents, additives preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement analytics/reporting tools.
• Solid grounding in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and category management.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate crossfunctionally in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze sensitive commercial and supplier pricing data with discretion.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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