Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

Location: Sharonville, OH
Pay: $30.00–$34.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Assignment (90 Days)
Schedule: On-Site
Industry: Manufacturing / Procurement / Supply Chain

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sourcing Analyst for a temporary opportunity in Sharonville, OH.

This position will provide coverage for an employee on medical leave, with an initial assignment of 90 days and the possibility of becoming permanent.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supplier relations, and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials are available to support daily manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and replenishment of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and equipment.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and purchasing agreements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and service.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, lead times, and material availability to prevent shortages.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and inventory reports.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, operations, and planning teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Work closely with demand planning to align purchasing with production forecasts.
• Resolve supplier issues, shipment discrepancies, returns, and purchasing concerns.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve purchasing efficiency, and streamline supply chain processes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow company procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.

Apply Today!

If you have experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, vendor negotiations, or inventory planning, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for a dependable professional who can quickly step into the role and help maintain efficient purchasing and supply chain operations.