Senior Supply Base Analyst

LeMans Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LeMans Corporation is seeking a highly analytical Senior Supply Base Analyst to drive supplier performance, sourcing strategy, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience across a global supplier network.

This role blends data analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth, product innovation, and operational efficiency. Ideal for professionals who translate complex data into actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or manufacturing environments.
• 4–6 years of experience with cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex supplier and procurement data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Experience evaluating supplier performance, sourcing strategies, and supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and service.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Lead corrective action plans and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic sourcing activities and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Conduct cost breakdowns, should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Assess and mitigate supply base risks, including operational, financial, and geopolitical risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Procurement, Planning, and Logistics teams during new product introductions.
• Support supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier readiness for new product launches and platform changes.
• Monitor raw material markets, industry trends, and global supply chain developments.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, innovation, and performance.
• Support capacity planning and resolve supplier‑related bottlenecks impacting operations.
• Lead strategic supply base analysis projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within the supply base analytics function.
• Develop tools, reports, and processes that improve data integrity, reporting efficiency, and supplier visibility.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We're seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Supply Base Analyst to help drive supplier performance, sourcing strategy, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience across our global supplier network. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our supply base supports business growth, product innovation, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences.

This position is ideal for a supply chain professional who enjoys combining data analysis, supplier management, sourcing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to make a meaningful business impact.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and service
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting
• Lead corrective action plans and supplier improvement initiatives
• Support strategic sourcing activities and identify cost reduction opportunities
• Conduct cost breakdowns, should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations
• Assess and mitigate supply base risks, including operational, financial, and geopolitical risks
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Procurement, Planning, and Logistics teams during new product introductions
• Support supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and long-term sourcing strategies
• Drive supplier readiness for new product launches and platform changes
• Monitor raw material markets, industry trends, and global supply chain developments
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, innovation, and performance
• Support capacity planning and resolve supplier‑related bottlenecks impacting operations
• Lead strategic supply base analysis projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within the supply base analytics function
• Develop tools, reports, and processes that improve data integrity, reporting efficiency, and supplier visibility

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 4–6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or manufacturing environments
• 4–6 years of experience with cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex supplier and procurement data
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis
• Experience evaluating supplier performance, sourcing strategies, and supply chain risks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supplier development practices
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred
• Apparel, clothing, or consumer products industry experience is a plus

Disclaimers

LeMans Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

LeMans will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

There are not any current or future visa sponsorships for this opening.

This company participates in E-Verify.

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