Strategic Procurement Leader - Manufacturing & SAP

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

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