Purchasing Analyst at Clifford Jacob Forging Company – Champaign, Illinois

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service.

We’re currently looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join our team!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services.

WHY JOIN US

• Excellent Health and Dental plan
• Vision
• Salary Continuance [Short-Term Disability]
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Life/ADD
• Vacation
• Paid Christmas Leave
• Paid Holidays

SALARY

$20 - $30 per hour

REQUIREMENTS

High School/GED and/or Associate’s Degree

3-5 years’ experience in a purchasing position.

Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Experience with Power BI preferred but not required.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Establish purchasing policies and ensure compliance.

2. Develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.

3. Examine bids and make awards.

4. Establishes account/credit and terms.

5. Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost.

6. Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.

7. Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies have arrived.

8. Traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders.

9. Communicate with suppliers/vendors.

10. Create/Manage Inventory Management of Supplies

11. Maintain Purchase Order workflow approval process

12. Support Month-End Close Process by Ensuring all freight invoices have been entered into the system and reviewing any open purchase orders at month-end.

13. Conduct detailed spend analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities, supplier consolidation options, and areas of excessive variance.

14. Analyze market trends and supplier pricing data to evaluate competitiveness and recommend alternative sources.

15. Utilize data/analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to support strategic decision making and continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing operations.

16. Ensure compliance with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.