Job Overview
Strategic Sourcing Analyst – We are looking for a strong Strategic Buyer to join ICT Team to support our growing business. Job responsibilities include:
61 In this strategic role, you will be responsible for procurement management of assigned categories and suppliers to include supplier market analysis; raw material market tracking; understanding of part cost breakdown, negotiations, price tracking and changes, key contact for supplier escalations, assurance of material supply with the supply base, analytics and analysis of data, and supporting commodity managers as assigned.
61 Responsible to Achieve KPI’s including material productivity, delivery, quality metrics, and supplier risk assessments; Ensure positive savings impact for assigned category with weekly management of trends and pricing issues.
61 Perform market analysis to maintain a good knowledge of potential trends evolutions within the assigned portfolio (new players, new technologies, etc.).
61 Perform supplier evaluations, including inspection plan development, monitoring supplier quality, delivery, and conformance to requirements.
61 Responsible for contract management and Supply Agreements for assigned categories.
61 Support and Develop a 3-5 year regional commodity plan for assigned categories – strategy, in accordance with the Global, Regional and Local needs and in alignment with the corporate commodity strategy.
61 Work with the Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Commodity Managers, and BU's to issue RFQ's, negotiate, award, and update contracts within assigned commodities for the Americas region.

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What your background should look like:
61 Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, or Engineering related field.
61 Around 3 years of experience in procurement – category/commodity management, managing sourcing projects, strategic sourcing, fact-based negotiations, cost analysis, price breakdowns, and supplier and contract management
61 Procurement analytical skills in: LPP analysis, Currency and Material analysis, Market analysis, Part Cost Breakdown analysis, RFQ analysis, etc.
61 Experience in metals (stamping, machining…), molding, resins/chemicals market a plus
61 Experience in contract negotiation, contract review, and contract management.
61 Self-starter with Project Management experience and ability to drive action items and results
61 Very Strong analytical and computer-skills; Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP procurement applications and Microsoft Office/Teams
61 Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels
61 Strong decision-making skills and critical thinking