Sourcing Analyst, Supply Chain & Cost Reduction
Overview
Own strategic sourcing initiatives that improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity at scale. Partner with suppliers and cross functional teams to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, and support new product development while aligning with divisional and enterprise goals. Drive supplier selection, spend analysis, and performance management through scorecards and business reviews. Influence decisions with data, benchmarking, and make vs buy analyses in a hybrid Tempe, AZ environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
- 2Lead supplier selection, supply base optimization, and spend analysis initiatives
- 3Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive performance through scorecards and business reviews
- 4Negotiate and manage supplier agreements for optimal commercial, quality, and service outcomes
- 5Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking, and make vs buy decisions to support sourcing
- 6Identify cost reduction, productivity, and value improvement initiatives
- 7Monitor market conditions and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies
- 8Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans for business continuity
- 9Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to align sourcing with business needs
- 10Demonstrate success in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management
Requirements5
- 1Strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills
- 2Proven ability to collaborate and communicate across all organizational levels
- 3Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- 4Track record of cost reduction and supplier performance management
- 5Experience with risk mitigation and continuity planning
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