Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Crane Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a data-driven professional to collect, analyze, and maintain supply chain data to support strategic sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-benefit assessments across the organization.

You will develop global analysis tools, support onboarding and payment term negotiations, and lead continuous improvement activities aligned with the Crane Business System. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations and payment term optimization.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, Zycus, ERP systems and reporting platforms.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPSM/CSCP preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools (Power BI dashboards, databases, reporting systems).
• Assist units with vendor onboarding, invoicing issues, data discrepancies, and payment term negotiations.
• Perform global spend analysis to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze sourcing trends: contract expirations, pricing, tariffs, market conditions.
• Support supplier negotiations with cost-benefit analyses and benchmarking.
• Assist sourcing projects, supplier rationalization, and productivity programs.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events per Crane Business System (CBS).
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to drive results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Global supply chain understanding

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in SCM/Business/Finance/Engineering

Master’s in Business/SCM (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Zycus

ERP systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and maintaining supply chain data to support strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives across the organization. Key responsibilities include spend analysis and management, supplier negotiations, cost-benefit analysis, payment term optimization, invoice accuracy and compliance, supplier performance management, corporate reporting, and ad hoc business analysis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools, including Zycus , Power BI dashboards , databases, and reporting systems to support strategic sourcing and supply chain decision-making.

• Assist business units with vendor onboarding and setup , invoicing issues, data discrepancies, supplier master data management, and payment term negotiations. Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance, data integrity, and process accuracy.

• Perform comprehensive global spend analysis to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, productivity improvements, and process optimization opportunities. Quantify financial impact, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement action plans, and track realized benefits.

• Analyze and report on sourcing trends affecting business performance, including contract expirations, pricing fluctuations, cost variance analysis, market conditions, commodity trends, tariffs, and economic indicators.

• Support supplier negotiations by conducting cost-benefit analyses, benchmarking studies, working capital assessments, and payment term evaluations.

• Support sourcing projects, supplier rationalization initiatives, productivity programs, and strategic supplier development activities.

• Consistent with the Crane Business System (CBS), participate in, facilitate, and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events that eliminate waste, improve flow, enhance supplier performance, and deliver measurable results in Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Working Capital.

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to support supply chain initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable business results.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills , with the ability to make timely, effective, and data-driven decisions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project , with the ability to analyze large datasets and present findings to stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills , with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams within a dynamic business environment.

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools , including Power BI and other business intelligence platforms, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.

• Knowledge of supply chain, sourcing, procurement, and supplier management processes , including vendor onboarding, payment terms negotiations, contract compliance, and supplier performance management.

• Results-oriented approach , with a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable savings, process improvements, supplier performance enhancements, and business value.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree ( BA/BS ) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field required. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles , with an emphasis on strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier development, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Knowledge of supplier qualification, onboarding processes, supplier audits, and supplier performance measurement systems.

• Experience supporting supplier negotiations , payment term optimization, vendor setup, invoicing processes, and procurement compliance activities.

• Proficiency in business intelligence and analytical tools, including Power BI, Excel, Zycus, ERP systems, and other reporting platforms , is highly desirable.

• Professional certifications such as APICS (CPIM or CSCP) and ISM (CPSM) are highly preferred.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% , both domestically and internationally, as business needs require.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.