Business Analyst

Main Functions
Role Overview
The Business Analyst acts as the focal point for procurement activities within the business unit, supporting cost and expense control, monitoring performance indicators, and providing general administrative and financial support to the business. This role contributes to purchasing efficiency, cost optimization, and strong internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage procurement activities for services, materials, supplies, and CAPEX, ensuring compliance with timelines, quality standards, budgets, and internal policies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier qualification, development, and approval processes.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor management indicators and internal controls related to procurement and expenses.
• Support the financial management of the business unit through spend analysis and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Provide administrative and business support, including contract analysis, document control, and related activities.

Technical skills
Required

• o Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.
• o At least 3 years of professional experience in a related area.
• o Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

An asset

• o Experience with ERP systems (vendor records, purchase orders, reporting) and strong process organization skills.
• o Clear written and verbal communication skills across different functions and seniority levels.
• o Advanced English is a strong asset.

Personal abilities
An asset

• o Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
• o Proactivity and strong sense of ownership.
• o Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• o Collaborative, ethical, and accountable professional attitude
• o Flexibility and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• o Continuous improvement mindset with a results-oriented approach.

Organization
Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.
Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits is a leading fermentation ingredients supplier (yeast, yeast nutrients, and antimicrobials) for both the bioethanol and distilled spirits markets. Our clients depend on Lallemand ingredients for their fermentation processes as well as consulting and training services for those sectors.
Supported by an extensive network of warehouses, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' main office is located in the United States, with satellite branches worldwide.
In both the biofuel and spirits industries, the team behind the operation demonstrates an unparalleled sense of innovation, aiming to provide the best possible quality of fermentation.
*Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.*