Strategic Purchasing Analyst & Sourcing Lead

Sewer Equipment; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Paid birthday time off

Yearly Reviews

Job summary

Sewer Equipment, located in Dixon, IL, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to strengthen sourcing, analytics, and supplier performance. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production while mentoring Buyers and Assistants.

You will develop supplier scorecards, support ERP data integrity (Made2Manage a plus), and help drive long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement or supply chain analytics experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience negotiating favorable pricing; manufacturing/industrial equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supplier teams to support product development and procurement strategies.
• Mentor and support Buyers and Purchasing Assistants, fostering skill development and team growth.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support ERP system utilization and data integrity (Made2Manage experience a plus).
• Assist in the development of long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Send out monthly forecast to vendors.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with supplier and implement corrective action.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Mentoring

Manufacturing exp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Made2Manage

Job description

Sewer Equipment, located in Dixon, IL, is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to strengthen sourcing, analytics, and supplier performance. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production while mentoring Buyers and Assistants.

You will develop supplier scorecards, support ERP data integrity (Made2Manage a plus), and help drive long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.