Senior Procurement Project & Analytics Specialist

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Working closely with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Logistics, Inventory Management, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance, this position drives continuous improvement initiatives, leads strategic projects, and develops data-driven insights that improve cost, service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

The Senior Procurement Buyer is a strategic supply chain professional responsible for procurement execution, cross-functional project leadership, and supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment. This role balances supplier management and sourcing responsibilities with project management and business intelligence activities that support broader supply chain objectives.

Do you have:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for supplier management and procurement activities.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience creating business reports and performance metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Power Query.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Smartsheet.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage and interpret large data sets.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with Oracle, Coupa, or other enterprise supply chain systems.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier quality systems, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with Oracle, Coupa, or other enterprise supply chain
• Manage suppliers and commodity groups to ensure continuity of supply, quality performance, competitive pricing, and delivery reliability.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities including RFQ development, quotation analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, supplier follow-up, expediting, issue resolution, and invoice support.
• Monitor supplier performance and partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
• Evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies for capacity constraints, long-lead materials, sole-source suppliers, and market disruptions.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and procurement data within ERP systems.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional supply chain projects supporting Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Customer Service.
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