Procurement Operations Analyst

Netlist-Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Netlist, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to support sourcing of memory/semiconductor products and analytics.

You will analyze data, create reports, and drive cost-saving initiatives across procurement and logistics teams. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in supply chain or procurement, strong Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and experience with ERP/reporting tools (Sage, Crystal Reports).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management.
• 1–3 years in procurement, supply chain or logistics.
• Experience in memory/semiconductor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing, vendor, pricing, and spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, trackers, dashboards, and analyses.
• Process day-to-day procurement transactions, route contracts for signature and PO approval.
• Maintain an open-PO tracker and monitor order status against plan.
• Coordinate with supplier logistics and accounts on shipment and invoicing.
• Support cross-functional teams with analytics and forecasting of revenue and profits.

Skills

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Forecasting

Procurement

Vendor management

Pivot/VLOOKUP

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business or Supply Chain)

Tools

Sage ERP

Crystal Reports

ERP platforms

PowerPoint

Job description

Procurement Operations Analyst

Reports To: Commodity Manager

Company Overview:

Netlist, Inc. (OTCQB: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.

Position Summary:

Netlist has an immediate opportunity for a Procurement Operations Analyst to complement our rapidly growing team. This individual preferably possesses one to three years of experience working in Supply Chain or Logistics, sourcing technology-related products, with a strong emphasis on analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze purchasing, vendor, pricing, and spend data to identify trends, discrepancies, cost‑saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain Excel‑based reports, trackers, dashboards, and data analyses.
• Execute day‑to‑day procurement transactions- route contracts for signature and purchase order approval/submission
• Maintain an open‑PO tracker, monitoring order status, confirmations, and expected delivery dates against plan.
• Ensure NDAs and other agreements and contracts are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
• Coordinate with supplier logistics and accounts teams on shipment and invoicing details
• Work with logistics team and third‑party logistics (3PL) firms to ensure accurate deliveries and trade compliance
• At a high level, confirm and reconcile shipping records with purchase orders
• Understand business objectives to generate project information, action items, schedule, and deliverables for the team
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, including understanding of Total Cost of Ownership
• Work collaboratively with team members and cross‑functional teams to support/present analytics and forecast revenue and profits
• Identify/prevent data inaccuracies and implement scalable solutions to ensure smooth workflow and accurate analysis
• Build documentation and reference tools around sourcing, product marketing, and commodity management initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (business or supply chain management a plus)
• Procurement experience in memory/semiconductor industry preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement, financial analysis, supply chain mechanics, and forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other analytical platforms including the ability to analyze data using pivots and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP to coordinate and organize large data sets into actionable results
• Experience working with ERP and reporting platforms (Sage, Crystal Reports)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written/verbal communication
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Salary Range: $70K-$80K/yr