Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Automotive & Negotiations

Cummins; Cwmbran; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cummins Cwmbran is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to lead negotiations, analyze spend, and develop buying strategies. You will manage supplier relationships, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, and support procurement improvements.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, TCO, and adherence to procurement policies within an on-site Cummins environment. Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation skills, automotive industry knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and procurement

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and sourcing with strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Automotive industry experience and product knowledge.
• Analytical and cost management skills; apply TCO principles.
• Understand market dynamics and Source to Pay principles.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement systems; CIPS is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead price negotiations with suppliers using market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Support contract negotiations and development for low-complexity sourcing activities.
• Analyze direct material spend, sourcing data, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute buying strategies for assigned commodities.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships addressing pricing, payment, and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and PLM to align sourcing.
• Prepare sourcing analyses, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support sourcing projects by managing procurement data and systems.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Data analysis

Cost management

Excel

TCO principles

Stakeholder mgmt

Six Sigma

Formation

Degree in relevant field

Export controls/compliance

Outils

Procurement systems

RFQ processes

Description du poste

Cummins Cwmbran is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to lead negotiations, analyze spend, and develop buying strategies. You will manage supplier relationships, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, and support procurement improvements.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, TCO, and adherence to procurement policies within an on-site Cummins environment. Ideal candidates bring strong negotiation skills, automotive industry knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and procurement