Sr. Sourcing Analyst

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Analyst position is an integral part of the Procurement & Strategic Sourcing team which develops and leads sourcing initiatives across PetSmart for indirect goods and services (Goods Not for Resale). This individual contributor role brings expertise in data analytics, reporting and process improvement methodology to the team. We are seeking an individual with the capability to proactively identify opportunities and implement tools and/or processes that improve efficiencies and eliminate waste. They must also demonstrate the ability to understand the category managers’ needs and assist them as workload dictates across various categories. KEY COMPETENCIES attributed to driving value include, but are not limited to the following: Rigorous quantitative analysis and enrichment of data, development of reports with a high degree of quality and reliability, ability to influence, critical thinking and problem solving, relationship building, adaptability, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong math/statistical skills, financial modeling expertise, possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail, ability to manage large volumes of data, effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously often with time pressures, ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team, desire and ability to learn new skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include , but are not limited to: Prepare and maintain historic and current YTD supplier spend reports for the sourcing teams to utilize in developing sourcing strategies and project priorities. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on completed and forecasted sourcing projects (capturing spend managed, P&L savings impact, budget adjustments, cost avoidance and project status). Manage the reporting KPI’s/dashboard for the Procurement Department Manage the monthly open purchase order process in coordination with Finance to comply with internal audit rules Train purchase order creators and approvers along with goods receipts managers Other ad hoc reports as requested “Total cost of ownership” analysis post project completion to confirm financial impact/benefits taking into account all cost drivers (energy, labor, taxes, materials, transportation, profit, etc.) and then coordinate with Finance to finalize results. Extract and incorporate information from the Legal department contracts database into sourcing team reports to have visibility of contract expirations as part of spend category strategy development. Act as a backup for new supplier set-up and validation Ensure all Procurement & Strategic Sourcing team processes are documented and reviewed periodically for opportunity to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Maintain department share point site as a key communication portal to the business. Act as a system administrator for Procurement’s e-Sourcing platforms. Assist category managers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or Finance from a four-year college or university and 1-3 years of related experience.
• Strong academic and work experience with statistics, accounting, advanced math and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement & sourcing processes, procedures and best practices is desired.
• Extensive working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access, MicroStrategy and/or Business Intelligence (BI) and other advanced programming applications used for data definition and manipulation (SQL)
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Financial statement comprehension (interface with financial analysts)
• Ability to interpret, analyze and utilize key financial and statistical data
• Knowledge of accounting processes

Nice To Haves

• Rigorous quantitative analysis and enrichment of data
• Development of reports with a high degree of quality and reliability
• Ability to influence
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Relationship building
• Adaptability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math/statistical skills
• Financial modeling expertise
• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to manage large volumes of data
• Effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously often with time pressures
• Ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team
• Desire and ability to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain historic and current YTD supplier spend reports for the sourcing teams to utilize in developing sourcing strategies and project priorities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on completed and forecasted sourcing projects (capturing spend managed, P&L savings impact, budget adjustments, cost avoidance and project status).
• Manage the reporting KPI’s/dashboard for the Procurement Department
• Manage the monthly open purchase order process in coordination with Finance to comply with internal audit rules
• Train purchase order creators and approvers along with goods receipts managers
• Other ad hoc reports as requested
• “Total cost of ownership” analysis post project completion to confirm financial impact/benefits taking into account all cost drivers (energy, labor, taxes, materials, transportation, profit, etc.) and then coordinate with Finance to finalize results.
• Extract and incorporate information from the Legal department contracts database into sourcing team reports to have visibility of contract expirations as part of spend category strategy development.
• Act as a backup for new supplier set-up and validation
• Ensure all Procurement & Strategic Sourcing team processes are documented and reviewed periodically for opportunity to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Maintain department share point site as a key communication portal to the business.
• Act as a system administrator for Procurement’s e-Sourcing platforms.
• Assist category managers as needed.

Benefits

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities

What This Job Offers

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