Senior Procurement Project & Analytics Specialist
Core
Strategic supply chain professional driving procurement execution, cross-functional project leadership, and data-driven insights to improve cost, service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Procurement Buyer / Supply Chain Analyst
Builds
Supplier relationships, purchase orders, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain dashboards
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Procurement
Required skills
Supplier management, Sourcing & Negotiation, Project Management, Data Analysis, ERP/MRP Systems, Cost Reduction, Cross-functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, KPI Development, Reporting & Visualization
Preferred skills
APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPSM/CPM, Oracle/Coupa, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Risk Management, Lean Manufacturing
Technologies
Power BI, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query), Oracle, Coupa
Responsibilities
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. Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and action registers utilizing project management tools. Facilitate project meetings, track deliverables, manage risks, and ensure accountability across stakeholders. Support implementation of system enhancements, process improvements, reporting tools, warehouse initiatives, and operational excellence programs. Coordinate supply chain activities related to product launches, inventory reduction initiatives, supplier transitions, and business process improvements. Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and results to leadership teams. Collect, analyze, and interpret data across procurement, inventory, planning, logistics, and manufacturing functions. Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel tools. Develop and monitor KPIs related to supplier performance, inventory health, service levels, material availability, and operational performance. Identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and reporting. Support business reviews by developing executive-level reports, presentations, and performance metrics. Create standardized reporting processes that improve visibility and enable data-driven decision-making throughout the supply chain organization. Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements. Support compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC