Sourcing Analyst

DuBois Chemicals•Sharonville, OH

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst manages the purchase order replenishment process and supports purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and equipment for defined plants or categories. The role matches inventory levels with production needs for raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment while aiming to deliver strong service and optimize cost and inventory. The analyst sources materials and equipment, manages supplier relationships and purchasing activity, monitors inventory and purchase orders, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production and sales needs. The position also contributes to sourcing strategies, supplier performance, cost reduction, and contingency planning for critical materials.

Requirements

Three or more years in operational purchasing or relevant business experience such as supply chain, operations, project management, or finance.
Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is accepted.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Solid telephone and oral communication skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of job-related experience preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Microsoft Dynamics experience.

Responsibilities

Source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.
Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.
Develop critical suppliers and optimize supplier relationships to obtain appropriate quality, price, and lead times.
Execute supplier KPIs and scorecards to ensure service and quality requirements are met.
Place purchase orders, schedule deliveries, and create bills of lading where applicable.
Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical materials and equipment to minimize stockouts and product disruptions.
Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points, minimum/maximum levels, and lead times to support production SIOP levels.
Work with demand planning and forecasting to improve forecast accuracy.
Purchase from approved or awarded suppliers to support production, chemical management programs, equipment sales, minimum order points, production demands, and sales forecasts.
Follow, maintain, and enforce procurement policies and support sourcing strategy execution.
Handle claims, returns, and feedback through timely resolution.
Adjust purchase orders as needed to maintain proper inventory levels.
Collaborate and communicate with Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Receiving, Warehousing, Planning, and Quality.
Develop material categorization strategies and create and execute contingency plans for high-criticality materials.
Monitor open purchase order reports for proper closure.
Run materials-related procurement and inventory reports daily, weekly, and monthly.
Continuously work to reduce the total cost of procured goods and services.
Apply business judgment to understand the broader context and adapt when needed.