Job Title: Purchasing Analyst Job Description The Purchasing Analyst is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of procurement for products, components, and supplies. Essential Skills Strong negotiation skills and analytical abilities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP Knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, contract basics, and supply chain fundamentals. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build effective relationships with suppliers and internal departments. Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information. Additional Skills & Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related role. A degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred. Responsibilities Maintain vendor relationships, evaluating bids and price changes, negotiating contracts and terms, issuing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. Analyze spend data, purchase history, market trends, and supplier pricing to identify cost‑saving opportunities, potential risks, and areas for process improvement. Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to assess capabilities, pricing competitiveness, quality, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards. Support contract negotiations by preparing data analysis, cost comparisons, and recommendations for favorable terms, pricing, and service levels. Monitor inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier delivery performance; track key metrics such as on‑time delivery, cost variance, and supplier performance. Perform regular audits of purchasing processes, vendor relationships, and transactional data to identify inefficiencies or non‑compliance issues. Track and report on procurement KPIs, savings achieved, spend analysis, and compliance; prepare periodic reports for management review. Support continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing processes and automation. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake in the Hills, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 – $38.00/hr. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lake in the Hills,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options. #J-18808-Ljbffr