Procurement Analyst

Masco • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides analytical and tactical procurement support for material categories, with a specific emphasis on raw materials and packaging used in architectural coatings manufacturing (e.g., resins, monomers, solvents, additives and intermediates). The role supports Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance by analyzing spend, managing supplier performance, monitor and support sourcing project, and petrochemical cost drivers. The Analyst leads small sourcing initiatives, supports category strategy decisions, ensures procurement compliance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems. Working safely, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements is a core responsibility of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement analysis, sourcing, supply chain analytics, or manufacturing finance roles.
• Strong understanding of material procurement, including raw material cost drivers, index‑linked pricing, and supplier economics.
• Working knowledge of petrochemical or coatings raw materials (resins, monomers, solvents, additives preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement analytics/reporting tools.
• Solid grounding in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and category management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate cross‑functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze sensitive commercial and supplier pricing data with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in paint and/or chemical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for contract negotiations, including pricing structures, escalation mechanisms, and risk provisions
• Track and validate cost savings initiatives, including price reductions, cost avoidance, and value improvements
• Develop and maintain raw material cost models, incorporating market indices, feedstock dynamics, and contractual pricing mechanisms
• Analyze spend and volume to support sourcing strategies for new product development and cost optimization initiatives
• Analyze pricing forecasts and market trends to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Monitor supplier performance; communicate cost drivers, risks, and supply insights to stakeholders
• Ensure integrity and governance of procurement data within ERP systems, including pricing, sourcing, and material master data
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with production and cost objectives
• Support supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies for critical raw materials
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, applicable laws and regulations, and company ethical standards

Benefits

• The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level