Sourcing analyst

Job Description

SOURCING ANALYST Key Purpose Statement The Sourcing Analyst works in cooperation with the Regional and Country Category Teams, supports the development and execution of category practices, including support of sourcing strategy definition and deployment. The Sourcing Analyst provides analysis and insightsto the Category Teams. He/She supportsthe sourcing activities by undertaking deep research, analysis and business modelling. In addition the Sourcing Analyst works together with the Category Teams to consolidate local requirements; supports the Category Team duringthe sourcing execution with e-Sourcing servicesand provides visibility to compliance and performance by creating and analysing procurement related reports. Key Responsibilities ? The Sourcing Analyst is generally responsible for conducting market intelligence and analytics support, reporting, and execution of e-Sourcing events. Dependent on setup of the Procurement Centre, specialisation of selected resources in single areas can occur. Market Intelligence Support Category Managersin developing category strategies and execution of sourcing projects by: Collecting dataand conducting analysison external factorssuch as industry and market dynamics,and products/services trends Performing supplier analysis, including financial stability, sustainability, certifications and production capabilities (goods/ services, quality levels, etc.) Support the commodity team with risk analytics Analytics Support Support Category Managersin developing categorystrategies and execution of sourcing projects Collect data and conduct analysis on internal factors such as spend and customer requirements, using available and defined sources of information Develop and perform calculations on industry and supplier cost mcidels, as well as total cost of ownership models Develop sensitivity/ scenariomodels to identifycritical variables impactingtotal cost of ownership Provide analytical support during the supplier screeningand supplier selectionprocess Assist in the development of Rix by defining potential supplier lists, incl. pre-qualification inquiries Prepare fact-based negotiation packages, supporting the Category Management team in the negotiation process Manage knowledge Secure knowledge transfer and exchange by storing and maintaining (analytical) project deliverables and templates in the knowledge repositories Actively scan research databases, and communicate category specific news and trends to internal stakeholders Business Modelling and Value Engineering project support Asa part of a cross functional team support Category Managers in the strategy development and Value Engineering Project execution Support data collection and analysis to identify and deliver projects that target technical (e.g. specifications engineering and standardisation)-and process (e.g. supply chain optimisation) value levers Provide data input to lean and six sigma deliverables and driverelated analytics activities Knowledge and Experience Required Academic background: Ideally a graduate/engineer with MBA. i , _t"' Experience: 5 years generalbusiness experience thereof1-2 years as Analyst. Preferably experience with any data warehouse/ reportingtools in a global environment and in statistics. Language skills: Proficiency in English essential