Supply Chain Analyst

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, and components in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  
• Monitor and advise on any issues that present risk or opportunity to the organization.
  
• Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships while ensuring effective and consistent communication.
  
• Lead procurement-related projects for assigned material groups, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals.
  
• Process and maintain MRB and variance material, including:
  
• Contacting suppliers for RMA numbers
  
• Creating rework purchase orders in SAP
  
• Ensuring shipment of materials to suppliers
  
• Creating and ensuring completion of IDAC documentation
  
• Schedule the flow of quality materials from high-performance and price-competitive supply sources.
  
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules.
  
• Communicate and escalate supply constraints or disruptions to relevant stakeholders promptly to minimize operational impact.
  
• Handle shortage parts effectively by closely working with suppliers and Commodity/Category Managers.
  
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal delivery terms, cost savings, and overall value for the organization.
  
• Identify and present Value Analysis and Continuous Improvement opportunities to the business and drive implementation of new processes.
  
• Work in close collaboration with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance teams to influence decisions on issue resolution and process adherence.
  
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.
  
• Act as an interface between suppliers and internal departments on purchasing processes.
  
• Prepare and maintain monthly KPI reports.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or an MBA in Supply Chain Management.
  
• 113 years of experience working within a purchasing or procurement team, preferably handling global suppliers and direct materials/services in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to manage purchasing transactions and independently negotiate pricing, demonstrating strong initiative and sound judgment.
  
• Capability to interpret complex engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.
  
• Proficiency in SAP (preferably SAP HANA module).
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes and tools, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP).