Strategic Indirect Sourcing Analyst

Wabtec•Erie, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Indirect Sourcing Analyst is responsible for evaluating and optimizing our internal support to stakeholders, supplier performance and logistics. In this role, your duties will include assessing the efficiency of our supply chain, scheduling projects and analyzing cost structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and 5+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Program Management, Logistics, Analytics or Supply Chain
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Experience with Analytical Tools (Power BI)

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence people and drive change at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to work across locations and time zones including connections with regions and sites
Demonstrated ability to influence across a complex matrixed organization
Proven financial, quantitative and data analysis skills
Familiarity with Sourcing Systems and analytical reporting tools.
Experience working with ERP and TMS systems
Proven ability to manage complex global projects
Proven ability to develop solutions to resolve operational risks and drives to completion with a sense of urgency
Demonstrated track-record of leading with the highest level of integrity with a focus on compliance
Excellent business/financial acumen

Responsibilities

Analyze and improve supply chain operations in the indirect space.
Establish effective communication channels with customers, suppliers and shipping companies.
Resolve day-to-day supply chain issues and promote operational consistency.
Evaluate procurement metrics and measure supplier performance.
Identify project scopes, schedules and costs.
Project industry trends to implement appropriate responses and contingency measures.
Report on competitive intelligence, as well as market and consumer trends.
Ensure compliance on import, export and shipment regulations.
Establish consistent reporting tools measuring performance of the indirect team, suppliers, specific KPI’s with critical suppliers and logistics.