Strategic Commodity Analyst: Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Techtronic Industries Co Mexico S De RL De CV; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Commodity Analyst to support sourcing and procurement strategies through spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and cost evaluations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop cost models, manage RFQ/RFP processes, and maintain ERP data, leveraging advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, data analysis, purchasing, or related field.
• Advanced English level.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of RFQ/RFP processes, spend analysis, cost drivers, supplier KPIs, and basic logistics concepts such as Incoterms and total landed cost.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency, and supplier optimization.
• Support the preparation and execution of RFQs/RFPs, including data collection, supplier communication, bid comparison, and analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support sourcing decisions and procurement needs.
• Develop cost models, should-cost analysis, and total landed cost evaluations to support sourcing recommendations.
• Track savings, PPV, and spend impact against assigned objectives.
• Maintain accurate supplier, spend, and sourcing data in ERP and procurement systems.
• Prepare reports and presentations to provide visibility to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support supplier selection and sourcing recommendations based on data, market intelligence, supplier performance, and risk.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

High proficiency in English

Education

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

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Commodity Analyst to support sourcing and procurement strategies through spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and cost evaluations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop cost models, manage RFQ/RFP processes, and maintain ERP data, leveraging advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.