Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

Hiring: Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

Location: Rochester, NY (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 8+ Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering
Travel: Less than 10%

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing & Procurement Analyst to manage strategic sourcing and indirect procurement activities for a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement operations, along with experience using SAP or other ERP systems.

This role will focus on sourcing equipment, spare parts, consumables, repair and maintenance services, and other indirect materials while collaborating with plant operations, engineering, and global suppliers.

Note: This is an on-site position in the Rochester, NY metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Optimize the supplier base to improve cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance.

• Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes for materials, equipment, and services.

• Negotiate purchasing contracts, quality assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and consignment contracts.

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through detailed cost analysis, market research, and supplier negotiations.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional projects focused on cost savings, lead-time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and supplier localization.

• Lead quarterly supplier performance reviews covering quality, delivery, and cost.

• Identify supplier risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions as needed.

• Perform procurement-related transactions and operational activities using SAP.

• Collaborate closely with plant teams and global stakeholders to ensure procurement objectives are achieved.

• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support continuous improvement and supply-chain reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, strategic procurement, or purchasing.

• Experience in indirect materials procurement, preferably within the optics industry.

• Strong expertise in supplier development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is strongly preferred.

• Experience working in multinational organizations and global sourcing environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with suppliers across the Asia-Pacific region and other global markets.

• Willingness to travel as required and adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management

• Cost analysis and savings optimization

• Contract negotiation and vendor management

• Supplier performance monitoring and risk mitigation

• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership

• Market intelligence and continuous improvement

• Attention to detail, accountability, and proactive problem-solving

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a results-driven procurement professional who can develop effective sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate favorable commercial terms, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated resumes highlighting their sourcing and procurement experience, SAP/ERP expertise, supplier management background, and availability to work on-site in Rochester, NY.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.