JOB REQUIREMENTS: Create insightful data for stakeholders. o The analyst leads the process design for the collection and analyses of several data sets for the assigned commodities / services. Designs, conducts, and synthesizes insightful industry and market research for assigned commodities to help develop sourcing strategy. Supports all financial and performance reporting for SSO. Develop an expertise in the strategic sourcing process o The analyst participates in the sourcing strategy formulation, supplier selection and supplier management process led by the Commodity Owner. Teams with Commodity Project Managers / Subject Matter Experts (engineering, marketing, quality, etc.) to create commodity / services sourcing strategies. Coordinates requests for quotation (RFQ), creates and administers negotiation tools and processes for sourcing activities, prepares fact base for supplier negotiations and business reviews. Analyzes historical and future spend/savings by commodity/business units/locations. Analyzes and reports on supplier performance metrics and conducts benchmarking studies. Supports other Commodity related activities to ensure success of all stakeholders. Understanding of supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities. o The analyst should be familiar with the different supply chain models. The analyst participates in internal and joint supplier/unit teams pursuing TCO reduction opportunities in alignment with the Sourcing strategy (e.g. lowering inventory levels, increasing yields, improving supplier operations, demand management etc.). ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Basic qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant area. A minimum of two years professional experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, analytics, or relevant field. Strong knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Excel. General knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote) Preferred qualifications Analytical experience combining multiple large datasets into a comprehensive solution. This would ideally contain expertise in MS Power Query, MS Power BI, MS Access, any SQL language (MS SQL Server, Oracle, etc..), or other mass data combination tools outside of Excel. Experience with Microsoft Power Platform with emphasis on Power BI (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) ERP/MRP systems knowledge (SAP preferred). Knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: bchipman@beaconhillstaffing.com This position is listed by a private employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be charged of the job applicant.