Sourcing Analyst

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, MT

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst reports to the Sr Commodity Manager and supports sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities related to Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO). The role partners with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain to acquire goods and services on time while supporting cost savings, supplier performance, spend visibility, and sourcing efficiency. It uses data analysis, market intelligence, and supplier collaboration to advance business objectives and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
One to two years of sourcing or related experience in finance, supply chain, or data analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, dashboards, queries, and advanced formulas.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple time-sensitive priorities.
Determined, self-driven, and resourceful approach.
Ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Power BI for reporting and spend visibility.
Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze complex datasets and optimize workflows.
Internship or co-op experience in purchasing, manufacturing, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Support and execute RFQs and RFPs.
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership analyses to identify the best overall cost and commercial terms.
Manage sourcing and procurement activities for assigned MRO categories.
Analyze category spend, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to identify cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities.
Research market conditions, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
Perform spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and year-over-year purchasing comparisons to support sourcing strategies.
Leverage automation technology to optimize procurement processes and team efficiency.
Track procurement savings, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and category performance against established objectives.
Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Power BI and Excel to provide visibility to stakeholders and leadership.
Develop subject-matter expertise in MRO requisition processes by partnering cross-functionally to understand purchasing needs, habits, and gaps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure continuity of supply.
Maintain accurate supplier, spend, contract, and sourcing data within procurement systems and reporting tools.