Sourcing Analyst

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

Job Description:Under the direction of and reporting to Sr Commodity Manager, primary responsibilities include supporting the sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities related to Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).This role partners with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services while driving cost savings, supplier performance, spend visibility, and sourcing efficiency. The Sourcing Analyst leverages data analysis, market intelligence, and supplier collaboration to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Support and execute RFQ/RFP. Conduct and analyze Total Cost of Ownership analysis to drive best overall cost and commercial termsManage sourcing and procurement activities for assigned MRO categoriesAnalyze category spend, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to identify cost reduction and process improvement 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 to support sourcing strategies.Leverage automation technology to optimize procurement processes to optimize team efficiencyTrack procurement savings, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and category performance against established objectives.Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Power BI and Excel to provide visibility to stakeholders and leadership.Become a subject matter expert on MRO requisition processes by partnering cross functionally to understand purchasing needs, habits and gapsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure continuity of supply.Maintain accurate supplier, spend, contract, and sourcing data within procurement systems and reporting tools.The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field.One to two years sourcing or related experience in finance, supply chain, or data analyticsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, dashboards, queries and advanced formulas.Experience using Power BI for reporting and spend visibility preferred.Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze complex datasets and optimize workflows desirable.Internship/Co-Op experiences in purchasing, manufacturing, or related experience a plusExhibits strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple time-sensitive priorities.Demonstrates attributes of being a determined, self-driven and resourceful individual.Ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.Excellent organization/time management skills.We provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plansGenerous 401 (K) savings planEducation assistanceOn-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service and many more, check out our benefits site HEREMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.