Sourcing Specialist

Jarraff Industries • St. Peter, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commodity Analyst provides strategic sourcing and procurement support to the overall organization. This role will monitor market trends, evaluate supplier performance and provide data-driven insights to optimize business partnerships, ensure supply continuity and achieve the required performance in cost, quality and service.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficient with Excel, data visualization tools, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, market economics, and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent project management, written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented self-starter able to work through ambiguous and complex situations, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in commodity analysis, supply chain, procurement, financial analysis, or related fields preferred.
• Able to interpret technical data such as specifications, drawings and bills-of-material

Responsibilities

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.
• Encourage a diverse workplace, treat others with respect, and contribute to work groups.
• Support the overall mission of Jarraff by Prinoth.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategies for commodities using Total Best Cost approach and supply base risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of market conditions, trends, sources of supply and supplier capabilities for materials.
• Identify and lead cost saving and value-engineering initiatives through cross-functional alignment and support.
• Execute and support RFP/RFQ processes to ensure competitive and high performing supply base.
• Facilitate supplier communications for performance reviews, issue escalations and ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Participate and be responsible for early engagement with Engineering on all new programs.
• Support the development and deployment of standard processes and best practices across the organization.
• Provide analytical support for Procurement related projects and initiatives as requested.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level