Procurement Analyst

Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.

With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.

Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.

We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.

If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Procurement Manager CVD, as part of a team tasked with managing a CVD diamond facility in Gresham, Oregon. This is a critical site-based role with opportunity for growth. In addition, the role will be responsible for assisting operations, engineering and finance teams on site. This will require critical analysis, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

What you’ll do:

Procure-to-Pay Ownership

• Fully accountable for the complete procure‑to‑pay process, from inventory issuing, PO/requisition creation through receipt, invoicing, payment resolution.
• Perform weekly stock-level reviews and place replenishment orders, including gathering quotes, securing approvals, confirming orders, tracking lead times, and forecasting requirements.
• Review and revise purchase orders when updates are required.
• Manage PO receipts or requisition-based orders by coordinating with engineering or facilities, confirming delivery, service completion, invoicing variances and resolving missing paperwork.
• Maintain accurate documentation in ERP and SharePoint, ensuring complete audit trails for all procurement activities.
• Train and support stakeholders across the Oregon and California siteson ERP processes, requisition creation, and procurement workflows.
• Review and validate requisition details, ensuring accuracy against supporting documents, cost codes, and purchasing policies.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock and reorder points. Create new stock items as needed.
• Track usage trends, identify rising consumption patterns, and proactively flag potential stock‑out risks.
• Investigate unexpected inventory changes by contacting relevant departments for clarification.
• Support supplier negotiations to secure advantageous pricing, lead times, and contract terms.
• Participate in supplier selection processes and onboarding steps in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Perform supplier vetting and coordinate vendor setup requirements according to company standards.
• Coordinate with quality teams regarding incoming goods requiring inspection or approval.
• Reduce single‑source dependency where feasible by identifying alternate suppliers and supporting diversification strategies.

Stores Operations & Cycle Counts

• Maintain optimal inventory and stores operations, including access controls and booking-out rules.
• Review inventory issue submissions, validate entries, and investigate discrepancies in real time.
• Lead cycle-counting, including planning, delegation of physical counts, data entry, discrepancy research, variance reporting, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with best practices for inventory accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Administrative & Site Support (Oregon and California)

• Provide logistical and administrative support for site projects and compliance activities.
• Assist cross-functional teams with documentation, procurement-related reporting, and operational tasks as required.

Experience & Education

• Minimum 4+ years of…