MRO Sourcing Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Sourcing Analyst to support MRO procurement and supplier management under the Sr Commodity Manager. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure timely acquisitions, drive cost savings, supplier performance, spend visibility, and sourcing efficiency.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP execution, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, spend analysis, market research, and cross-functional partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Finance.
• 1–2 years of sourcing or related experience in finance, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with data analysis, dashboards, queries, and advanced formulas.
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and spend visibility is preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze complex datasets and optimize workflows is desirable.
• Internship/Co-Op experiences in purchasing, manufacturing, or related experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute RFQ/RFP.
• Conduct and analyze Total Cost of Ownership analysis to drive best overall cost and commercial terms.
• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for assigned MRO categories.
• Analyze category spend, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Research market conditions, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Perform spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and year-over-year purchasing comparisons.
• Leverage automation technology to optimize procurement processes and team efficiency.
• Track procurement savings, PPV, and category performance against objectives.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Power BI and Excel for leadership visibility.
• Become a subject matter expert on MRO requisition processes and partner cross-functionally to understand needs.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

AI tools

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Sourcing Analyst to support MRO procurement and supplier management under the Sr Commodity Manager. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure timely acquisitions, drive cost savings, supplier performance, spend visibility, and sourcing efficiency.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP execution, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, spend analysis, market research, and cross-functional partnership.