Supplier Management Analyst
About The Position
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. The Supplier Management Analyst plays a key role in coordinating and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to support building healthy supplier relationships, negotiating competitive outcomes, and mitigate assortment risks. This includes but is not limited to resolving supplier related issues, supporting supplier negotiations and performance discussions. Supports the Supplier Manager to achieve the cost of goods sold goals across multiple product categories which range from $50M in COGS to $200M in COGS. The position is located hybrid 3 days per week at our Lake Forest, IL or downtown Chicago office. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years experience in Supplier Management, Operations Management, Logistics or related field. required
- Experience applying financial concepts such as sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), profit margins, and unit sales.
- Experience analyzing data using tools such as Microsoft, Power BI, SQL and building a data insights driven story. (e.g. Excel including pivot tables, slicers, VLOOKUP], Word, Access dB, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Analyze data to identify trends and outliers, delivering insights that inform strategic decisions and align with our Strategic Framework.
- Contribute to continuously improving procurement operational processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness to align with strategic priorities.
- Ensure internal partners are aware of and compliant with standard procurement operational processes. (e.g., item additions, discontinuations).
- Collaborate with suppliers to fulfill cross-functional needs, such as enhanced content and product information requests.
- Assist Supplier Managers in creating and executing program strategies, including goal setting, performance tracking, and aligning with broader business goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
- 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)
- 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
- free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs
- nursing benefits
- up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
- up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
