Materials Analyst

DRiV Incorporated
Harrisonburg, VA
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way .

DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead in the development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities and lead project implementation.
  • Become a subject matter expert in commodities managed.
  • Implement and execute KPI’s related to Savings, Contracts, Payment Terms, Quality and Inventory.
  • Work directly with the Purchasing Manager to develop a budget plan.
  • Report and track progress to budget on a monthly basis.
  • Oversee project management duties to ensure timely execution of budget related projects.
  • Prepare and send RFQ/RFIs for benchmarking activities, strategic projects, spot buys, and no source situations.
  • Perform financial analysis of RFQ results to determine overall cost competitiveness.
  • Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to build strong relationships.
  • Ensure invoice issues do not adversely affect supplier relationships.
  • Lead supplier meetings and negotiations.
  • Work with cross functional teams to ensure sourcing decisions meet technical and quality specifications.
  • Attend meetings as required to support or represent Purchasing Manager.
  • Updating systems (price list, part numbers, vendor master data change requests, etc.)
  • Contract negotiations and closing the gaps to close contracts.
  • Maintain spending checkbook and review with Management team regularly to ensure budgetary conformance

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Supply Chain/ Engineering / Logistics

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement and/or Materials Management, preferred Demonstrated background and proven experience with independently managing spend and a vendor base.; Experience implementing and driving total cost savings initiatives is required.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
  • Strong project management skills, including stakeholder, timeline, and meeting management skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills; expert understanding of terms, conditions, and contracting techniques for managing risk.
  • Self-confidence and clarity of expression to lead discussions with internal executive audiences, and challenge current practices.
  • Able to work up, down, and across a large organization; connects at all levels, i.e., operations, management, executives.
  • A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others; easily accepts constructive input from others.
  • Fluent in English

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Posted 2026-01-15

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