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Summary We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for looking at market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, technology, etc. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies to purchase commodities. Job Duties * Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers * Lead negotiations on pricing, order quantities, and delivery timelines to optimize value.. * Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation. * Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns. * Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes. * Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition-to-order process, including price negotiations and documentation. * Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, tracking order status, resolving delivery discrepancies, and managing returns (RMA). * Coordinate cross-functionally with warehouse operations to ensure procurement plans support current and projected demand requirements * Analyze spending patterns to recommend and implement cost-saving opportunitiesDrive process enhancements through data-driven analysis and best practice implementation * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Required: Bachelor's degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related * Nice-to-have: Master's degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related * 1-3 years of working experience as a Purchasing Analyst * Proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Thorough understanding of end-to-end Procurement lifecycle management * Demonstrated success in achieving year-over-year cost savings through vendor negotiations * Sound time-management and organizational skills * Team player in multi-culture environment * Flexibility/Adaptability * Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus * Not required but will be a plus * Six Sigma/Lean Sigma, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Location This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas. WHY AOI? In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers * Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs * Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals * Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year * Relocation package available within US * Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)