Procurement

• Analyze demand, inventory, supplier performance, lead times, and purchasing trends to identify risks and opportunities and make recommendations that improve product availability and inventory efficiency
• Create, submit, and maintain purchase orders with domestic and international suppliers
• Review demand, inventory, open orders, lead times, and usage trends to determine purchasing requirements
• Partner closely with Lab Operations to understand production requirements, material priorities, and upcoming demand
• Communicate inventory risks, supplier delays, and potential shortages to appropriate stakeholders
• Forecast for the manufacturers and collaborate with their sales rep
• Assist with analytical projects and reporting for both Purchasing and Optical Lab, helping to push them forward, and be part of the strategy group
• Be part of the pipeline for future growth

Purchasing Analyst

• Own the standardized procurement intake process and ensure requests include required details
• Validate and route requests before commitments are made; return incomplete submissions and escalate exceptions
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the procurement/ERP system
• Track purchase orders through fulfillment, including backorders, delivery timing, changes, and cancellations
• Coordinate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, PO/invoice discrepancies, and issue resolution
• Escalate procurement risks or delays to Procurement leadership
• Maintain purchasing documentation and records for audit readiness and reporting
• Participate in functional projects, process improvements, and professional development activities
• Perform other duties supporting the College and Procurement Function

Procurement jobs in Utah

Purchasing Analyst

Procurement Specialist III