Senior Procurement Project & Analytics Specialist

Wabtec•Salem, VA

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Project & Analytics Specialist is a strategic supply chain professional working in a manufacturing environment. The role combines procurement execution and supplier management with cross-functional project leadership and supply chain analytics to support cost, service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. It works closely with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Logistics, Inventory Management, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance. The position manages suppliers and sourcing activities, purchase orders, supplier performance, procurement data, and supply risk. It also leads and coordinates supply chain projects, supports product launches and process improvements, and develops dashboards, scorecards, reports, and KPIs using Power BI and advanced Excel. The role supports compliance with procurement procedures, internal controls, company policies, and ethical sourcing standards, and contributes to continuous improvement and organizational goals.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, planning, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for supplier management and procurement activities.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
Experience creating business reports and performance metrics.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Power Query.
Proficiency in Power BI and Smartsheet.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to manage and interpret large data sets.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, CPM, or similar professional certification.
Experience with Oracle, Coupa, or other enterprise supply chain systems.
Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier quality systems, and supply chain risk management.
Experience supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers and commodity groups to support continuity of supply, quality performance, competitive pricing, and delivery reliability.
Lead sourcing activities, including RFQ development, quotation analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract implementation.
Manage the purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, supplier follow-up, expediting, issue resolution, and invoice support.
Monitor supplier performance and work with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
Identify and implement cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supply chain optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations on new product introductions, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
Evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies for capacity constraints, long-lead materials, sole-source suppliers, and market disruptions.
Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead time, and procurement data in ERP systems.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional supply chain projects across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Customer Service.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and action registers using project management tools.
Facilitate project meetings, track deliverables, manage risks, and ensure stakeholder accountability.
Support system enhancements, process improvements, reporting tools, warehouse initiatives, and operational excellence programs.
Coordinate supply chain activities related to product launches, inventory reduction initiatives, supplier transitions, and business process improvements.
Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and results to leadership teams.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data across procurement, inventory, planning, logistics, and manufacturing functions.
Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel tools.
Develop and monitor KPIs for supplier performance, inventory health, service levels, material availability, and operational performance.
Identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and reporting.
Develop executive-level reports, presentations, and performance metrics for business reviews.
Create standardized reporting processes that improve visibility and support data-driven decision-making across the supply chain organization.
Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
Support compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.