Sr. Purchasing Financial Analyst (12-month contract)

Sr. Purchasing Financial Analyst (12-month contract) Buffalo, NY ( u2022 Finance Job Type Temporary Description At Lactalis in the USA, weu2019re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thriveu2014whether youu2019re 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, weu2019re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbaniu00ae Italian cheeses and ricotta, Pru00e9sidentu00ae specialty cheeses and butters, Kraftu00ae natural and grated cheeses, Breakstoneu2019su00ae cottage cheese, Cracker Barrelu00ae, Black Diamondu00ae cheddar, and Parmalatu00ae milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggiu2019su00ae, Stonyfield Organicu00ae, Brown Cowu2122, Ouiu00ae, Yoplaitu00ae, Go-Gurtu00ae, :ratiou00ae, Green Mountain Creameryu00ae, and Mountain Highu00ae, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karounu00ae, Gopiu00ae, and Arzu00ae. At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesu2014Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyoneu2019s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you donu2019t 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 USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Purchasing Financial Analyst for a12-month temporary assignmentbased inBuffalo, NY. Please note: This position requires on-site presence in Buffalo, NY. We are seeking candidates who are currently located within a reasonable commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not available for this role. Responsible for supporting the financial and strategic goals of the Purchasing Department within North America. Responsibilities will be Budget management, strategic planning, and financial support for North America. Utilize existing, in addition to developing and implementing new, methodologies for analytical models as well as statistical data analysis and interpretation. Forecast business impact of data trends and make recommendations for action to the Team. Produce weekly, monthly and annual reports and also assist in budget preparation. Track all the KPIu2019s to assist the department in understanding and managing the business. Core of the responsibility will center around purchase price variances and the cost/benefits associated with those activities as well as producing and engaging with our parent company Groupe Lactalis for worldwide consolidation of figures. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: + Provide interpretation of and create financial information to assist Purchasing Business Unit in achieving itsu2019 targets and help to maximize efficiencies and thus reducing costs. + Report on how performance is tracking against the budget, forecasts, and prior year results + Identify and communicate risks and opportunities to the forecast and budget + Prepare monthly financial reports for North American VP of FP&A and North American VP of Purchasing, to present to the Board of Directors; conduct formal and informal presentations on an ad hoc basis + Evaluate existing corporate reporting standards, and recommend and implement updated practices as necessary + Develop annual strategic plan in concert with Finance teams and North American VP of Purchasing + Represent the Financial point of view on all cross functional projects including collaborations with other BUu2019s and Departments + Partner with Business Unit to provide financial value-added support that is consistent with the overall strategy of the business specifically including: full budget management and supporting key business initiatives + Work closely with industrial controllers during the month-end close to identify, challenge and review financials results in order to understand variances, trends and potential risk and opportunities + Work closely with Business Unit on the monthly close process. This includes working with FP&A personnel in various BUu2019s in the USA + Closely examine Purchase Price Variance expenses and mitigate gaps between purchasing and industrial results. + Regularly collaborate with other members of the Financial Planning and Analysis team to share best-practices throughout the organization + Display excellent accuracy, analytical skills, and judgment with confidence to make recommendations, while also collaboratively working with cross-functional teams + Follow the market trends in Purchasing activity and understand how those trends will impact the financial result of the BUu2019s + Maintain ability to travel, approximately 10% of the time + Behave in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standard + Provide support on other projects as needed, and accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested + Occasionally work with other departments to achieve overall company objectives + Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment + This description reflects managementu2019s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education & Experience + Position requires a bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another appropriate discipline; MBA is highly desirable. + Must possess a minimum of 5-7 years financial reporting experience, preferably in a purchasing or manufacturing department of a consumer foods products company. + Significant experience in the procurement field will strongly be preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Individual needs to possess leadership, organizational and communication skills appropriate to the position. + High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills + Strong analytical skills + Strong planning and execution skills + Very Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office products and the Internet. Intermediate and above skill level with spreadsheets. This position is atemporary, 12-month assignmentand isnot benefits-eligible. It is designed to support a specific project or initiative within our organization. While temporary, this role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our team and gain experience in a dynamic corporate environment. 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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations. Salary Description $76,000 - $90,000 annual

Created: 2026-01-22