Sr. Purchasing Analyst - Electronics

DSJ Global; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Purchasing Analyst for a growing manufacturing organization in Libertyville, IL. You will support direct material sourcing, manage supplier performance, and lead negotiations across electronic components, plastics, metals, and mechanical parts.

This hybrid role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure material availability and cost savings while enabling new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement or sourcing in manufacturing.
• Experience with direct materials and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.
• ERP/MRP experience with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor or Infor.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing for direct materials supporting manufacturing operations.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and contracts.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations on production schedules.
• Analyze market trends and supplier risks to guide sourcing strategies.
• Process purchase orders and maintain supplier communications.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Infor

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Purchasing Analyst to support direct material sourcing and supplier management activities across multiple commodity categories. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams while helping drive supplier performance, cost savings, and material availability for production and new product initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional looking to expand their sourcing responsibilities, develop supplier relationships, and gain exposure to a variety of manufacturing commodities including electronic components, plastics, mechanical parts, and metal components.

Location: Libertyville, IL (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for direct materials supporting manufacturing operations.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, contracts, and service levels.
• Support new supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding efforts.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams to support production schedules and new product launches.
• Analyze market trends, supply risks, and commodity pricing to support sourcing strategies.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and material availability requirements.
• Participate in cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing and planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with direct materials, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, Infor, or similar).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Electronic components or electrical manufacturing
• Mechanical components
• Metals, castings, stampings, or machined parts
• Plastics and resin procurement
• Bill of Materials (BOM) environments
• New Product Introduction (NPI) support
• Supplier development and performance management

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility role with cross-functional exposure
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier performance
• Exposure to diverse commodity categories
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• Strong career growth potential within procurement and supply chain