Sourcing Senior Analyst

hillenbrand; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillenbrand in the United States seeks a Buyer who will manage procurement processes and supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes P2P execution, master data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with Global Materials Management.

The candidate should have >5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and financial acumen, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial or technical degree or apprenticeship with > 5 years working experience.
• Experience in procurement/purchasing, knowledgeable in Procure-to-Pay process (P2P).
• Strong stakeholder management and financial acumen.
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational KPIs (claim management, PO execution, invoice reconciliation, supplier escalation).
• Support implementation of category strategies and framework contracts; provide feedback to Global Category Management.
• Deliver year over year savings and negotiations for assigned categories & suppliers.
• Fulfill complete Procure to Pay (P2P) process and ensure compliance with PO policies.
• Collaborate with OpsCos and suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, warranty, and payment issues.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

German language

English language

Education

Commercial or technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

In-plant procurement

Job description

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for achieving operational KPIs such as claim management, PO execution, and invoice reconciliation, while managing supplier relationships to ensure timely, quality, and cost-effective delivery. It oversees the implementation of category strategies, supports negotiations for cost savings, and ensures compliance with procurement policies across the Procure to Pay process. Additionally, the position involves maintaining master data, resolving delivery and payment issues, and leveraging analytics and tools to drive continuous procurement improvements.

Work You'll Do:

• Deliver operational KPIs (e.g., Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation / availability, invoice reconciliation, buyer productivity)
• Responsible for s upplier r elationship m anagement related to tactical, day to day execution. Oversee and expedite ( critical ) suppliers to deliver on t ime , within budget and to agreed quality standard; e nsure proper escalation when needed
• Responsible for implementing and operationalizing the category strategies and framework contracts; additionally, provide feedback and active contribution back to G lobal Category M anage ment and/or Global Sourcing Manage ment to help improve and shape strategies
• Deliver year over year savings and negotiations for selected categories & assigned suppliers
• Fulfillment of complete Procure to Pay process (P2P)
• Collaborate with OpC o s and suppliers to resolve delivery , quality, warranty and payment issues
• Ensure compliance with PO policies and standardize procurement processes
• Responsible for master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts based off guidance of Global Materials Management (GMM) team , where applicable
• Support to develop, l everage and use analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs as provided by COE & Excellence management

Basic Qualifications:

• Completed commercial or technical degree or apprenticeship with > 5 years working experience
• Relevant experience in procurement/purchasing, knowledgeable in Procure-to-Pay process (P2P)
• Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)
• Financial acumen
• Customer Service mentality
• Problem solving , hands-on mentality
• Strong communication skills
• Commercial mindset
• Organized autonomous work
• Negotiation skills
• Confident use of common MS Office tools
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive ERP knowledge and understanding
• In plant procurement experience
• Engineering degree preferred

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Performance Materials, Food, Health & Nutrition as well as Aftermarket Sales & Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com .

EEO:

The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

Position Titel:

Buyer I I

Vorgesetzte Stelle:

Teamlead Regional Procurement Mana

Shift 1 (United States of America) Position Tit le : Buyer I I