Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst with experience in the hardware and construction industry to analyze and optimize product and category profitability. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to influence product and category profitability 2. Market and customer behavior analysis 3. Development of effective procurement strategies **Purchasing Analyst** **Description:** ***SURTIDORA FERRETERA*** is a company based in the state of Colima, dedicated to supplying products and services in the hardware, flooring, tile, and construction materials sectors, with a strong sense of responsibility and service-oriented attitude, aiming to fulfill our customers’ dreams. We are looking for talent for the position of: ***PURCHASING ANALYST*** **Requirements:** Education: Completed bachelor’s degree in economics, administration, or industrial engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Advanced Excel) and preferably SAP. Procurement experience in the hardware and construction industry. Minimum one year of relevant experience, preferably within this industry. Availability to work on-site. **Responsibilities:** Analysis across multiple levels (department, supplier, brand, product group, SKU). Price range analysis; identification and proposal of the most profitable product mix. Identification of characteristics of items with highest customer acceptance. Guidance of purchasing activities to increase profitability per category. Analysis across multiple levels (department, family, category). Stockout analysis. Review stockout reports to identify opportunities related to products reported by customers as unavailable in stores. Purchase recommendations. For each event, season, and systematically every month, deliver purchase recommendations by department, family, category, brand, and center—considering sales projections for the period, identifying stockouts and overstocks, and anticipating needs identified through stockout and price range analyses. Monthly departmental performance presentation. At month-end, present category-level results for department, family, and center. Conduct team meetings to share strategies and document commitments in meeting minutes. **COMPETENCIES:** Analytical Proactive Sales Forecasting Numerical Aptitude **WE OFFER:** Salary commensurate with qualifications Direct employment with the company Statutory benefits Work location: Colima Working hours: Monday to Saturday **If you meet the profile, please update your CV, contact information, and apply through this channel** Employment type: Full-time Salary: $9,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month Benefits: * Free parking * Option for indefinite-term contract Workplace: On-site employment