Purchase and Material Admin Analyst Lexington, KY Posted: 6/18/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
218605
Job Category:
Other Professional
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
12 months
Positions Available:
2
We have an outstanding Contract position for a Purchase and Material Admin Analyst to join a leading Company located in the Lexington, KY surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**
Job Responsibilities:
Sources, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through the production and inventory process.
Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules. Insures all previously stated items move through the procurement process (cradle to grave) without issue.
Plans,and coordinates resulting material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences.
In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
In back-end procurement mode, analyzes backlog data, resolves procurement blockages/constraints, coordinates with all functional areas and outside vendors to resolve wide range of issues.
Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s).
Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
Preparing leadership presentations.
Gather and present real-time, team-wide performance metrics.
Manage and operate multiple reports via Excel Product Team Support.
Primary point of contact for assigned programs. Support product team, schedule, configuration control, program kick-off, and program assessment meetings. Support logistics, receiving, and finance department meetings as the primary point of contact Buyer and Supplier Support.
Critical/Urgent procurement identification and communication.
Ensuring timely PO placement and delivery.
Manage Material delivery timelines /expediting status.
Supports both front and back-end procurement efforts.
Problem resolution (Frustrated Material/Grief Notes).
Supporting invoicing and accounts payable problem resolution with functional teams and Buyers. Advance Vendor/Supplier relations.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Excel knowledge (V-lookups and data analysis).
Time management, Planning andMulti-Tasking skills.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers