Senior Procurement Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement tasks for designated suppliers, which encompass sourcing, competitive bidding, issuing purchase orders, negotiating terms, and managing supplier performance.

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies that align with quality, cost, delivery, and business goals.

• Evaluate supplier pricing, market dynamics, procurement data, and cost influencers to uncover cost-saving opportunities and inform sourcing choices.

• Create RFPs, bid documentation, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations.

• Track ERP/MRP data and procurement needs, including lead times, supply duration, safety stock levels, and planning parameters.

• Build and nurture supplier relationships while ensuring timely deliveries, resolving issues, and fostering continuous performance enhancements.

• Collaborate with Planners, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to address supply chain issues.

• Recognize and mitigate risks associated with suppliers and the supply chain.

• Investigate root causes from suppliers and spearhead corrective actions.

• Generate procurement metrics, dashboards, presentations, and management reports; assist with audits, recovery strategies, and production readiness evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 2 years of relevant prior experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related discipline.

• Proven professional or academic experience in communicating in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Previous experience with SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.

• Background in a manufacturing or aerospace setting.

• Understanding of competitive bidding processes, supplier development, and supplier performance management.

• Proficient in Excel with experience in analyzing procurement or supply chain data.

• Familiarity with Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, or APICS/ISM standards and certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly employed individuals.

• A robust 401(k) plan featuring employer matching contributions.

• Eligibility for the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).

• Life insurance and disability coverage provided.

• Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 8 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Occasional travel to the site location may be necessary for remote employees.