Global Sourcing Analyst: Power BI & Kaizen

Crane Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a data-driven professional to collect, analyze, and maintain supply chain data to support strategic sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-benefit assessments across the organization.

You will develop global analysis tools, support onboarding and payment term negotiations, and lead continuous improvement activities aligned with the Crane Business System. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and payment term optimization.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, Zycus, ERP systems and reporting platforms.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPSM/CSCP preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools (Power BI dashboards, databases, reporting systems).
• Assist units with vendor onboarding, invoicing issues, data discrepancies, and payment term negotiations.
• Perform global spend analysis to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze sourcing trends: contract expirations, pricing, tariffs, market conditions.
• Support supplier negotiations with cost-benefit analyses and benchmarking.
• Assist sourcing projects, supplier rationalization, and productivity programs.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events per Crane Business System (CBS).
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to drive results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Global supply chain understanding

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in SCM/Business/Finance/Engineering

Master’s in Business/SCM (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Zycus

ERP systems

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a data-driven professional to collect, analyze, and maintain supply chain data to support strategic sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-benefit assessments across the organization.

You will develop global analysis tools, support onboarding and payment term negotiations, and lead continuous improvement activities aligned with the Crane Business System. Travel up to 25% may be required.