Purchasing Analyst

Job Title: Purchasing Analyst

Location: South Elgin, IL

Salary: $63,000-$78,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join our client's organization in the South Elgin, IL area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day purchasing activities for products, components, and supplies, including issuing and maintaining purchase orders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including evaluating pricing, negotiating terms, and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze spend data, purchasing trends, and supplier performance to identify cost‑saving opportunities and supply risks.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to assess pricing competitiveness, quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Support contract negotiations through data analysis, cost comparisons, and recommendations.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and delivery performance to support production and service requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing agreements, and purchasing documentation within ERP or procurement systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as planning, logistics, inventory, finance, quality, and sales to align purchasing needs.
• Track and report procurement metrics, savings, and performance indicators for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, data accuracy, and system optimization.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data, reports, and analysis.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems to manage purchasing activities and supplier data.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, and basic contract concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive mindset focused on cost control, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Professional certifications in purchasing or supply chain are a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 2 Weeks PTO (negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton LifeLock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance