Sourcing Analyst I

Sherwin-Williams • Brecksville, OH

4h • $62,256 - $77,641 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst I supports the company’s sourcing and procurement strategy, including the Industrial Resin Raw Materials (including Toller) categories. The role analyzes pricing and spend data, supports supplier performance management, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and assists with category strategy execution. It works with cross-functional teams and suppliers to maintain accurate purchasing and pricing information, track savings projects, support eBusiness programs, and help resolve supply and invoice issues.

This position is located onsite at the Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center, 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Travel is up to 5%.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or commensurate experience.
• Strong personal-computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to control, reconcile, and analyze purchasing information maintained across multiple systems.
• Ability to learn ERP purchasing/manufacturing and AOM systems.
• Ability to improve the availability of timely, accurate, and relevant purchasing and supplier information.
• Ability to learn corrective actions that eliminate recurring invoice or purchase-order pricing errors.
• Ability to foster teamwork among departments and develop positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a Sourcing, Payables, Receivables, Customer Service, or Manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with ERP systems.
• Strong competency in developing and analyzing reports using Business Intelligence tools.
• Prior experience in the chemicals industry.
• Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Industrial Resin Raw Materials categories, including Toller.
• Generate reports using Microsoft applications, Business Intelligence tools, and ERP systems.
• Assist with supply-chain functions such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, and information technology.
• Develop and maintain reports including vendor lists, performance histories, price quotes, and related information.
• Keep the manager informed about work problems and issues and report on project progress.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Enter and maintain savings and technical projects in company systems.
• Coordinate document and sample requests from business teams.
• Complete assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain a standardized pricing-analysis process and determine the impact of supplier price changes.
• Maintain vendor pricing in the appropriate ERP system as directed by Sourcing Managers and maintain pricing in pricing databases.
• Review and resolve invoice pricing errors and discrepancies, with Sourcing Manager final approval where applicable; work with Accounts Payable personnel and suppliers to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and support eBusiness initiatives, including paperless purchasing and consignment inventory rollouts.
• Maintain records for cost-savings initiatives in project software; coordinate with Technical, Operations, and Business Unit counterparts to track progress and timelines; assist Finance with validating reported savings as needed.
• Develop and maintain the Supplier Relationship Management System to improve communication between headquarters and suppliers.
• Meet with suppliers to present eBusiness platform programs, answer questions, and provide support to anticipate or resolve issues.
• Communicate with suppliers about eBusiness initiatives, pricing, and problem resolution.
• Analyze and compare supplier performance and recommend changes to management.
• Manage or assist with special projects, including compiling and analyzing data, assessing processes or operations, and preparing reports with findings and recommendations.
• Assist with supply issues, including tracking orders and delivery dates as needed.
• Conduct market research and cost-model or impact analysis in support of category strategy and supplier negotiations.
• Assist in preparing requests for proposals or quotations, including drafting documents, gathering site data, setting up electronic events, analyzing potential bidders, and responding to questions or concerns.
• Support category initiatives.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of rewards, benefits, and flexibility intended to support health and well-being.
• A range of benefits is available, with details provided through the company’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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