Senior Procurement Analyst, Electrical/Electronics

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Our client is a global manufacturing organization recognized for delivering innovative industrial products, engineered solutions, and value-added services across a diverse range of end markets. Through a customer-focused approach, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement, their organization fosters an entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, collaborate across functions, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive long-term growth and performance.

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across electrical, electronic, and electromechanical commodity categories.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, competitive sourcing events, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead and coordinate RFQ/RFP activities to ensure competitive pricing and optimal supplier selection.
• Analyze supplier quotations and provide recommendations based on total cost, quality, delivery, risk, and strategic alignment.
• Support contract development and supplier agreement negotiations to protect organizational interests.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and product development teams to support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives and sourcing decisions.
• Drive supplier performance improvements through ongoing evaluation and collaboration.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze procurement, spend, supplier, and market data to identify savings opportunities, supply risks, and business insights.
• Consolidate and validate data from multiple ERP systems and external sources to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical models that support category strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Maintain data integrity through cleansing, standardization, and reporting best practices.
• Present data-driven recommendations to procurement leadership and key stakeholders.

Supplier & Risk Management

• Support supplier segmentation and preferred supplier programs.
• Monitor supplier performance, financial stability, capacity, and operational risks.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply shortages, lead times, sole sourcing, and market disruptions.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, quality, and service levels.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor commodity markets, industry trends, supplier landscapes, and economic factors impacting procurement decisions.
• Develop market intelligence reports and sourcing recommendations.
• Track pricing trends, supply constraints, force majeure events, and other factors affecting supply

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sr. Procurement Analyst, Electrical/Electronics should have: Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience supporting direct material sourcing initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following categories:
• Electronic Components
• PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies)
• Electrical Components
• Wire Harnesses
• Cables
• Electromechanical Components
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred

• Degree concentration in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and cost optimization initiatives.
• Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier management practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement analytics platforms.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Spend Analytics
• Cost Reduction & Negotiation Support
• Market Intelligence
• Risk Management
• Procurement Analytics
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions and drive meaningful business impact.
• Exposure to diverse products, technologies, and manufacturing environments.
• High visibility role with collaboration across procurement, engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong culture centered on integrity, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement within procurement and supply chain leadership.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact Clayton Hamilton Quote job ref JN-082026-7090342

Job Summary

Sector

Procurement & Supply Chain

Sub Sector

Direct Procurement

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Northbrook

Contract Type

Permanent

Consultant Name

Clayton Hamilton

Job Reference

JN-082026-7090342