Senior Procurement Analyst
- Analyze demand requirements and place procurement orders for components, materials, and equipment while balancing cost, inventory, and service objectives.
- Leverage SAP and procurement data to monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance metrics.
- Support strategic sourcing activities including supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, and qualification.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to support new product introductions and supplier transitions.
- Conduct cost analysis and pricing evaluations to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing outcomes.
- Lead supplier negotiations related to cost, delivery, and commercial terms.
- Monitor supplier scorecards and drive corrective action plans to improve quality and delivery performance.
- Review purchasing parameters including safety stock, order quantities, and lead times to support changing business requirements.
- Assess supply chain risks and recommend actions to improve continuity of supply.
- Provide procurement reporting, market insights, and analytical support to supply chain leadership.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong SAP experience required.
- Experience supporting direct material procurement and supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and procurement analytics.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights.
- Experience developing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, product specifications, or manufacturing documentation is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
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