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Robert Half Purchasing Analyst in Fairfield, New Jersey
Description
A busy company in the Fairfield area is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join their growing organization. This Purchasing Analyst will get the chance to join an expanding team that offers career advancement and a flexible work schedule. The ideal Purchasing Analyst will have strong Excel skills including proficiency with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPS and come from a manufacturing industry (not required). This Purchasing Analyst role is a data-driven one responsible for analyzing, developing, and executing sourcing strategies that support new business initiatives and ongoing production needs. This Purchasing Analyst position partners cross-functionally to evaluate supplier capabilities, model costs, and optimize supply chain decisions to drive profitability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Other responsibilities required of this Purchasing Analyst are below:
Purchasing Analyst Key Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost structures, capacity, quality, and lead-time performance.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified suppliers using data-driven assessment methods.
Build cost models and perform comparative analyses to support new business opportunities and product launches.
Partner with Sales and Finance to provide sourcing insights for quoting, forecasting, and margin optimization.
Collect, analyze, and benchmark supplier quotations to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.
Lead data-supported pricing negotiations and optimize commercial terms with suppliers.
Translate demand forecasts and inventory data into purchasing plans and procurement strategies.
Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, and key KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, scalability, and operational requirements.
Analyze supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
This Purchasing Analyst position is paying between $75,000 and $85,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Purchasing Analyst role please apply today!
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
3-5+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or planning roles
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills
Advanced Excel proficiency; Pivot Tables and Vlookups required
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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