Supply Chain Analyst

About CPI Electron Device Business

CPI Electron Device Business (EDB) has a history spanning more than seven decades and is a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. With locations in the United States and Europe, our team serves customers in the radar, defense, industrial, and scientific markets.

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you’ll operate at the intersection of technical operations and business strategy — negotiating with suppliers, leveraging analytics to improve purchase price variance (PPV), streamlining procurement performance metrics, material planning, and supporting efficiency & automation initiatives. This role requires a strong bias for action & sense of urgency, analytical capability, attention to regulatory requirements, and the ability to collaborate across Supply Chain, operations, finance, engineering, and quality teams.

• Procurement & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS procurement regulations, including flow-down requirements.
  • Support DD254 compliance for classified or defense-related procurements.
  • Work with suppliers to meet ITAR and export control requirements.
• Supplier Partnerships & Negotiation
  • Negotiate competitive pricing, contract terms, and supplier agreements that achieve favorable PPV.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive innovation, solve technical challenges, and ensure world-class delivery performance.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews and execute improvement plans where needed.
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
  • Turn production schedules and demand forecasts into actionable, cost-optimized material strategies.
  • Analyze and track purchasing KPIs to spot trends, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver results.
  • Influence sourcing decisions using engineering logic, business modeling, and risk analysis.
  • Analyze MRP/ERP reports and define procurement plans to satisfy demand.
  • Track supplier delivery schedules and mitigate risks to program timelines.
• High-Impact Projects & Automation
  • Help maintain and improve material shortage/tracking reports for better visibility of material risks.
  • Contribute to projects exploring automation and digitization in procurement using tools like AI and workflow automation processes.
  • Participate in analysis of outsourcing/in sourcing opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Interface with engineering, finance, quality, logistics, and operations teams to ensure alignment on production schedules and inventory targets.
  • Effective communication and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing with demonstrated results in strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Negotiation experience and confidence in working with suppliers on cost, terms, and process improvement.
• Strong skills in Excel, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and a passion for automation and digital transformation.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DD254, and ITAR requirements.
• Potential access to technology controlled under ITAR or EAR; the successful candidate must be a ‘U.S. Person’ as defined under ITAR and EAR (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

$57,905 - $95,920 / year

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance programs
• Workplace accommodations
• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational reimbursement
• Tax savings accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• And more!

CPI EDB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.