Procurement Operations & Support Analyst

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis U.S. Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Procurement Operators & Support Analyst based in Bedford, NH.

The Procurement Operations & Support Analyst will carry out responsibilities to support strategic procurement activities for North American procurement organization. The role will manage contract pricing and act as the Procurement systems subject matter expert for the Lactalis USA Yogurt Business. Additionally, the Procurement Operations & Support Analyst will collaborate with corporate procurement, plant scheduling and replenishment, master data, accounts payable, and project teams to align duties with the company's goals and values. The role will report to the Director, North American Procurement Process.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Serve as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on SAP MM (P2P Lifecycle) and assist with roll-out and training to additional US entities.
• Act as the bridge/primary liaison between corporate procurement and plant materials replenishment.
• Create and update contracts (Outline Agreements, Purchase Info Records and other associated SAP documents) in SAP.
• Provide AP support and invoice/purchase order discrepancy resolution for zone purchasing team.
• Assist with new vendor and material setup process, document requests, etc.
• Update all item designations and changes.
• Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining detailed data to maintain specifications for all raw material and packaging resources.
• Assist Business Process Owner with project management of various purchasing initiatives.
• Create and share best practices with other purchasing shared services specialists in the zone and with headquarters in France.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and compliance tools.
• Provide other miscellaneous support for general purchasing functions.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Preferred majors include Supply Chain, Business, or Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply management, or operations support. Advanced proficiency in SAP MM and a strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Prior experience or knowledge of the food industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to administer and monitor all procurement activities, including purchase requests, orders, delivery documentation, and invoices, in alignment with contractual agreements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and information both orally and in writing, while adapting tone, detail, and style to engage various stakeholders effectively.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to learn, absorb new ideas, and contribute to continuous organizational improvement.
• Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement logical, effective solutions using both personal expertise and external resources.
• Client- and stakeholder-oriented mindset, with a commitment to meeting expectations, building trust, and driving long-term value for internal and external partners.
• Experience supporting or leading change management initiatives, with the ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate smooth transitions to new models, tools, or practices.
• Project management capabilities, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, apply structured methodologies, and deliver results on time and within budget.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.