Sourcing Analyst

Fortive • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Develop and sustain high-efficiency, high-quality domestic and/or global sources of supply for materials and services. Execute commodity strategies and provide detailed reports, analysis, and sourcing or business-related presentations to staff and management. Assist in managing the global supply base through development of supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews. Source wide range of materials and suppliers to strengthen the global supply base and support commodity strategies. Develop RFQs to competitively bid, evaluate, and select potential suppliers. Manage commodity spend using procurement processes & systems. Focus on price, quality, delivery, innovation, supply chain efficiency & working capital. Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts. Use data analytics, industry benchmarking, and strategic sourcing methodologies to build a robust pipeline of PPV/VAVE cost savings initiatives. Stay current on new processes, techniques and supplier capabilities using continuous improvement tools. Lead low to moderate projects with cross-functional team, including suppliers, to successfully implement a commodity strategy, cost savings initiative or transition a source of supply. Execute outsourcing and dual-sourcing initiatives within commodity space. Must be able to travel up to 10-20% to find, develop, and manage domestic and/or global sources of supply. Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change; excel in a fast-paced environment. Ability to leverage metrics and other tools to drive supplier performance. Solid business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions. Ability to consult, advise and influence cross-functionally within the organization. Highly analytical, with a clear, logical understanding of problem-solving including Root Cause, Corrective Action, Counter Measures, Problem Solving Process, and Action Plan development and execution. Strong financial acumen and ability to develop financial business cases for strategic decision making. Capacity to be a change agent, demonstrating persistence and resilience when faced with challenges. Excellent negotiation and conflict management abilities. Working knowledge, proficiency, and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Oracle EBS a plus. 3+ years' experience in a global operation and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Data Analytics within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of finance and accounting characteristics of supply chain.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 10-20% to find, develop, and manage domestic and/or global sources of supply.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change; excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to leverage metrics and other tools to drive supplier performance.
• Solid business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions.
• Ability to consult, advise and influence cross-functionally within the organization.
• Highly analytical, with a clear, logical understanding of problem-solving including Root Cause, Corrective Action, Counter Measures, Problem Solving Process, and Action Plan development and execution.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to develop financial business cases for strategic decision making.
• Capacity to be a change agent, demonstrating persistence and resilience when faced with challenges.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management abilities.
• Working knowledge, proficiency, and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 3+ years' experience in a global operation and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Data Analytics within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting characteristics of supply chain.
• University Degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle EBS a plus.
• ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD a plus.
• ISM certification as CPSM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain high-efficiency, high-quality domestic and/or global sources of supply for materials and services.
• Execute commodity strategies and provide detailed reports, analysis, and sourcing or business-related presentations to staff and management.
• Assist in managing the global supply base through development of supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Source wide range of materials and suppliers to strengthen the global supply base and support commodity strategies.
• Develop RFQs to competitively bid, evaluate, and select potential suppliers.
• Manage commodity spend using procurement processes & systems.
• Focus on price, quality, delivery, innovation, supply chain efficiency & working capital.
• Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts.
• Use data analytics, industry benchmarking, and strategic sourcing methodologies to build a robust pipeline of PPV/VAVE cost savings initiatives.
• Stay current on new processes, techniques and supplier capabilities using continuous improvement tools.
• Lead low to moderate projects with cross-functional team, including suppliers, to successfully implement a commodity strategy, cost savings initiative or transition a source of supply.
• Execute outsourcing and dual-sourcing initiatives within commodity space.

What This Job Offers

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