Procurement Analyst

Sourcing Analyst
$65k to $73k
Monday to Friday schedule (in office)

The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for supplier‑specific supply chain analyses. Primary responsibility is providing comprehensive pricing reports. The Sourcing Analyst will review and assess materials cost, cost reduction calculations, award tracking, key drivers and metrics to optimize the supply chain to best meet corporate and customer goals.

Other responsibilities include:

• Extract, analyze and report data.
• Maintain and report key material metrics such as pricing, excess inventory management, lead time, minimum order quantity (MOQ), marketplace availability.
• Work regularly with suppliers to meet quote objectives.
• Develop and utilize quote strategy to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and report on data accuracy – ensuring records are up to date as needed with specifics such as manufacturer part numbers, obsolescence notifications, supply chain issues, etc.
• Suggest and implement process improvements regularly.
• Adhere to both corporate and site level procedures, adapting to different processes as needed.
• Manage escalations as needed to keep projects on track.
• Work closely with internal functional teams: engineering, program management, purchasing, sales, and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Learning Experience

• BA/BS or 2+ years of related supply chain experience.
• Interest in Electronics, Manufacturing, Aerospace/Defense, Supply Chain, and/or Data Management.

Work Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related applications.
• Experience with supply chain management or manufacturing practices is preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess excellent data mining and analytical skills.
• Must be advanced Microsoft Excel user with the ability to create and work with formulas, vlookups, pivot tables.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Self-starter that is highly motivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Database management and coding skills preferred.
• Experience with MRP system (Epicor), Sales Force, Supplyframe (Supply Win) and Component lifecycle software (Silicone Expert) preferred.