Purchasing Analyst

soulbrain MI; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Soulbrain MI is seeking a Purchasing Analyst in Kokomo, IN to support procurement and supply chain initiatives. The role combines analytical spend analysis with hands-on purchasing like evaluating vendors and issuing purchase orders.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in purchasing or SCM in chemicals, with familiarity in SAP/ERP systems and strong communication skills. Bilingual English/Korean is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, SCM, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in purchasing or SCM in the chemical materials industry.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing needs by evaluating requests and confirming alignment with budget and priorities.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers; support qualification activities.
• Execute purchase orders; ensure pricing, terms, delivery, and system entry (SAP/SCM/ERP).
• Support spend analysis and supplier performance monitoring for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order issues or delays.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information for compliance.
• Assist in developing standardized procurement processes to improve efficiency across supply chain.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

SAP / ERP systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual: English & Korean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, SCM, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Purchasing Analyst

Purchasing Full Time Kokomo, IN, US

Salary Range: $63,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for supporting purchasing, procurement, and supply chain initiatives through both analytical and operational activities. This position conducts spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and process optimization while also performing hands‑on purchasing responsibilities such as reviewing business needs, sourcing qualified vendors, and executing purchase orders. The Purchasing Analyst plays a key role in ensuring cost competitiveness, maintaining supply continuity, and providing accurate purchasing data to support decision‑making. By combining analytical insights with day‑to‑day procurement execution, this role strengthens the organization’s ability to achieve its procurement and supply chain objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct purchasing need reviews by evaluating departmental requests and confirming alignment with budget, specifications, and business priorities.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers by comparing quotations, assessing capabilities, and supporting vendor qualification activities.
• Execute purchase orders and monitor order fulfillment, ensuring accuracy in pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and system entry (SAP & SCM /ERP).
• Support spend analysis, cost tracking, and supplier performance monitoring to provide data‑driven insights for decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order issues, discrepancies, or delays.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and supplier information to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Assist in developing and standardizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and transparency across the supply chain.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management in the chemical materials industry

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with SAP, ERP, or similar SCM systems
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a clear focus on balancing and addressing stakeholder interests.
• Bilingual in English and Korean (Preferred).