Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Core
Lead data management and quantitative analyses of sourcing activities, creating analytical tools and data recommendations to support strategic sourcing processes.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Builds
Analytical tools, data recommendations, and repeatable processes for sourcing strategy and supplier management.
Domain
Industrial automation and information technology supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Data analysis, strategic sourcing process knowledge, supply chain models, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction, root causal analysis, data verification, project prioritization
Preferred skills
MS Power Query, MS Power BI, MS Access, SQL, ERP/MRP systems (SAP), change management
Technologies
MS Excel, MS Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), MS Power BI, MS SharePoint, MS Access, MS SQL Server, Azure, SAP
Responsibilities
Design and conduct industry research for assigned commodities to develop sourcing strategies; Lead end-to-end design and implementation of new data tools and processes; Analyze historical and future spend/savings by commodity and location; Coordinate requests for quotation (RFQ) and prepare fact bases for supplier negotiations; Report on supplier performance metrics and conduct benchmarking studies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC