Senior Procurement Analyst

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading advanced manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to join its supply chain team. This individual will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, analyzing procurement data, driving sourcing initiatives, and ensuring critical materials are available to support production requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, planning, and finance teams while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvements, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Candidates with strong SAP experience, analytical capabilities, and a manufacturing procurement background are highly encouraged to apply.

• 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.

Thousand Oaks, CA