Sr Operations Analyst

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

2d • $80,000 - $133,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives by partnering with Grainger stakeholders and suppliers to deliver seamless, efficient procurement experiences. Leveraging best-in-class processes and industry-leading practices, you will act as a subject matter expert and thought leader, applying end-to-end critical thinking to optimize procurement standards. With a continuous improvement mindset, you will define and enhance processes that elevate operational excellence. This role reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office functionality (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerBI Access dB, PowerPoint) and Smartsheet’s
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated reporting and dashboard solutions, leveraging data analysis to identify trends and deliver actionable insights that drive procurement strategies and informed business decisions.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support procurement objectives, maintaining effective communication channels to ensure alignment, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage operational maintenance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure Grainger operations run efficiently.
• Act as procurement systems subject matter expert, supporting system functionality, configuration and optimization to ensure effective procurement operations.
• Resolve complex procurement workflows and provide operational support across key business areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

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