Senior Procurement Analyst

DSJ Global; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organization to hire a Senior Procurement Analyst in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will manage supplier relationships, analyze procurement data, drive sourcing initiatives, and ensure critical materials are available to support production requirements.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, planning, and finance teams to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and enhance overall supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years in procurement or sourcing within manufacturing.
• Strong SAP experience is required.
• Direct material procurement and supplier relationship management experience.
• Proven cost-reduction, negotiations, and analytics success.
• Advanced Excel skills for large data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, place procurement orders balancing cost, inventory, and service.
• Use SAP and data to monitor inventory, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Support strategic sourcing including supplier onboarding and qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, ops to support NPI and supplier transitions.
• Conduct cost analysis and pricing evaluations to identify savings.
• Lead supplier negotiations on cost, delivery, and terms.
• Monitor supplier scorecards and drive corrective actions.
• Review purchasing parameters like safety stock and lead times.
• Assess supply chain risks and recommend continuity improvements.
• Provide procurement reporting and market insights to leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Senior Procurement Analyst

DSJ Global is partnered with a leading advanced manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to join its supply chain team. This individual will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, analyzing procurement data, driving sourcing initiatives, and ensuring critical materials are available to support production requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, planning, and finance teams while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvements, and overall supply chain efficiency. Candidates with strong SAP experience, analytical capabilities, and a manufacturing procurement background are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze demand requirements and place procurement orders for components, materials, and equipment while balancing cost, inventory, and service objectives.


• Leverage SAP and procurement data to monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance metrics.


• Support strategic sourcing activities including supplier identification, evaluation, onboarding, and qualification.


• Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to support new product introductions and supplier transitions.


• Conduct cost analysis and pricing evaluations to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing outcomes.


• Lead supplier negotiations related to cost, delivery, and commercial terms.


• Monitor supplier scorecards and drive corrective action plans to improve quality and delivery performance.


• Review purchasing parameters including safety stock, order quantities, and lead times to support changing business requirements.


• Assess supply chain risks and recommend actions to improve continuity of supply.


• Provide procurement reporting, market insights, and analytical support to supply chain leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong SAP experience required.


• Experience supporting direct material procurement and supplier relationship management.


• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and procurement analytics.


• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights.


• Experience developing supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, product specifications, or manufacturing documentation is preferred.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA