Senior Procurement Analyst | Vernon Hills, IL
Michael Page International
- Vernon Hills, IL
- 1 day ago
- $75,000–$85,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
The Senior Purchasing Analyst is responsible for sourcing direct materials, negotiating supplier agreements, managing supplier performance, and supporting manufacturing and new product development initiatives. Lead strategic sourcing activities for direct materials including electronic components, plastic resins, mechanical parts, metal components, packaging materials, and finished goods.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Vernon Hills, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Senior Purchasing Analyst
The Senior Purchasing Analyst is responsible for sourcing direct materials, negotiating supplier agreements, managing supplier performance, and supporting manufacturing and new product development initiatives. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
Job Description
- Lead strategic sourcing activities for direct materials including electronic components, plastic resins, mechanical parts, metal components, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage domestic and international suppliers.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives and ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
- Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service.
- Build strong supplier partnerships and support supplier development programs.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, Sales, and Marketing teams to support new product launches and ongoing production requirements.
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, material availability, and supplier capacity to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Support procurement processes and sourcing decisions using data-driven analysis and performance metrics.
- Anticipate and resolve supply issues while maintaining material availability and production schedules.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve sourcing efficiency and operational excellence.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing direct materials such as electronic components, mechanical parts, plastic resins, metals, packaging materials, or related manufacturing commodities.
- Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, metrics, and market intelligence to drive decision-making.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance programs.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed.
What's on Offer
- Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Unlimited PTO
- Hybrid Work Model (3 days in office)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1
- 401(k) Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Collaborative and Growth-Oriented Culture
Job Summary
Sector Procurement & Supply Chain Sub Sector Procurement / Spend Analysis Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Vernon Hills Contract Type PermanentAbout Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.