Strategic Buyer & Procurement Analyst

Technical Professionals Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Professionals Group seeks a Buyer/Procurement Analyst in Portland, OR to secure correct parts at the right time. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate specifications and timely communications.

You will analyze data, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain to support automotive programs. A Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college.
• Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge and MS PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and make recommendations to management.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Proactive, driven, self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with engineering, program management and other departments to understand technology developments, design changes and future decisions within the global supply chain.
• Interface with suppliers, build shops, engineering, launch/change management, manufacturing engineering, accounting, ITC and purchasing teams to ensure timely communications of specifications.
• Ensure suppliers have plans and strategies to achieve delivery targets and fulfill all order requirements.
• Facilitate supplier performance management and broaden supplier network through trials and diversification.
• Procure relevant vehicle components and special orders, including support for plant-built test trucks and expedites as needed.
• Manage quality and delivery activities with suppliers, including escalation steps.
• Proactively report "at risk" parts during truck build status meetings.
• Apply critical thinking and innovative solutions to logistics issues.
• Work on cross-functional teams to deliver results on test programs and large events.
• Support low-volume non-production purchasing activities as required.
• Initiate and support continuous process improvements within PVE Procurement.
• Identify unfavorable supply-chain trends and work with leadership on containment strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Professionals Group seeks a Buyer/Procurement Analyst in Portland, OR to secure correct parts at the right time. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate specifications and timely communications.

You will analyze data, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain to support automotive programs. A Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of related experience are preferred.