Materials Analyst

PDS Tech, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Maple Grove, MN seeks a detail-oriented Materials Analyst to drive smarter procurement decisions in electronics manufacturing. You'\u2019ll analyze data, validate quotes, manage BOM costs, and collaborate across engineering, program management, and procurement to keep materials on cost and on schedule.

The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and the ability to review supplier performance and audits.

Qualifications

• Consolidate, manipulate and analyze large data sets accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and office tools.
• Ability to quickly learn ERP systems and purchasing platforms.
• Strong purchasing principles and material cost analysis knowledge.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate supplier quotes and support purchase orders.
• Maintain the item Master data accuracy quarterly.
• Analyze BOM costs and validate costed BOMs with Engineering/Finance.
• Support purchasing and procurement activities and monitor material availability.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Analyze supplier commitments and performance data.
• Coordinate across SCM, Engineering, Finance, Program Management and cost engineers to resolve issues.
• Conduct cost-variance audits to ensure alignment with targets.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Purchasing principles

Material cost analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing platforms

Job description

Drive smarter supply chain decisions in electronics manufacturing as a Materials Analyst

Turn data into action. Strengthen supplier performance. Keep production moving.

Location: Maple Grove, MN | Schedule: 8am to 5pm | Payrate: $30-$34/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry to find a detail-oriented, analytical Materials Analyst who can make a measurable impact across procurement, materials management, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

In this role, you’ll be at the center of critical material and purchasing decisions—using data, market insight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the right materials are available at the right cost and at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving complex problems, this is an opportunity to make your expertise count.

What You’ll Do

As a Materials Analyst, you will:

• Validate quotes and support purchase orders: Review supplier quotes against customer Purchase Orders (POs) to confirm pricing accuracy and compliance. Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving supplier invoices and receipts.

• Maintain material master data: Own the integrity of the Item Master file, ensuring material information remains accurate, complete, and updated on a quarterly basis.

• Analyze BOM costs: Review Bills of Material (BOMs) for cost competitiveness and work closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Commodity Management to validate costed BOMs and ensure alignment with market conditions.

• Support purchasing and procurement: Review manufacturing demand for parts and supplies, verify requisitions, prepare or recommend purchase orders, and monitor material availability to help optimize inventory investment.

• Manage supplier relationships: Communicate with suppliers regarding material availability, pricing, shipping, and delivery schedules. Support supplier performance reviews and provide recommendations regarding supplier changes or disqualification when appropriate.

• Analyze performance metrics: Consolidate, tabulate, and analyze supplier commitments and performance data to provide meaningful insight into procurement status and supplier effectiveness.

• Coordinate across teams: Participate in kick‑off meetings and collaborate with site SCM buying teams, Commodity Management, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and financial cost engineers to support bids and resolve serviceability or performance issues.

• Conduct audits and ensure compliance: Perform regular cost‑variance audits to confirm procurement activities remain aligned with financial targets and regional strategic policies.

• Adapt to evolving business needs: Take on additional responsibilities as required by the department and business environment.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data accurately.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office applications.

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use ERP systems and department-specific applications.

• Solid understanding of purchasing principles, procurement procedures, and material cost analysis.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply-and-demand dynamics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing requisitions, quotes, invoices, and material master data.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and solve problems efficiently.

• Ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment.

• Experience analyzing Bills of Material (BOMs) and material costs.

• Experience working with ERP systems and purchasing/material management platforms.

• Experience communicating and negotiating directly with suppliers.

• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics, cost‑variance analysis, and procurement audits.

• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Finance, Program Management, Commodity Management, or SCM teams.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an analytical problem‑solver who understands materials, procurement, and manufacturing—and you’re ready to help a leading electronics manufacturer make smarter, faster, more cost‑effective supply chain decisions— we want to hear from you.

Apply today for the Materials Analyst opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your career.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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