Senior Procurement Analyst

EControls is a global leader in innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems. Serving the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets, we design world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs worldwide.

With over 700 employees across Texas, Oklahoma, Europe, and Asia, our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer end-to-end support-from design guidance to hardware, software, and engine calibration. We are deeply committed to customer success, fearlessly eliminating risk, and delivering integrated, high-level engineering solutions across virtually every continent.

Position Overview

The Senior Procurement Analyst leads strategic sourcing and supply assurance for electronic and mechanical components to support manufacturing and long-term business growth. This critical role manages executive-level relationships with key manufacturers and authorized distributors to secure allocation priority, negotiate long-term agreements, and mitigate supply risk.

By leveraging advanced demand analytics and total cost modeling, you will drive cost competitiveness, optimize inventory investment, and strengthen supplier performance. You will also partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to influence component strategy, technology alignment, and overall supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead analytical support for supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Manage executive-level relationships with manufacturers and distributors to secure allocation priority.
• Coordinate with Planning and Procurement to expedite materials, resolve late/short shipments, and maintain material availability against the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Monitor global semiconductor markets, lead times, allocations, and geopolitical risks to escalate and execute mitigation plans.
• Execute MRP purchase messages and maintain supply continuity for high-risk and high-value components.

Risk Management, Compliance & Lifecycle Engineering

• Partner with Engineering on part selection, de-risking constrained components, and ensuring New Product Development (NPD) readiness.
• Manage component obsolescence, last-time-buy (LTB) planning, and industrial longevity requirements for End-of-Life (EOL) notices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all sourcing activities, including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, cybersecurity directives, and industrial safety standards.

Data Analytics & Inventory Optimization

• Segment global spend by commodity risk profiles, including long-lead, allocation-prone, and sole-source components.
• Maintain complete accuracy of item master and item branch data (lead times, lot sizes, reorder points, MOQs, and inventory attributes).
• Build and maintain data dashboards to monitor critical procurement KPIs, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and lead-time stability.
• Analyze historical trends, consumption patterns, customer orders, and supply constraints to turn large datasets into actionable procurement strategies.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• MBA preferred
• Experience: 5-8+ years of experience in electronics or electromechanical procurement within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards experience preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills: direct experience building dashboards in data-visualization tools (Tableau preferred).

• Proven track record directing electronic component strategies and leveraging authorized distributor and manufacturer networks.
• Exceptional ability to interpret large, complex datasets and convert technical insights into clear execution plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external executives.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and independent decision-making capabilities.