Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Automotive Price Negotiations

Cummins Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to join Purchasing in a highly collaborative role. You will lead supplier negotiations, analyze spending, and support supplier development while aligning with engineering and quality requirements.

The position emphasizes cost optimization, effective supplier relationships, and adherence to procurement policies to deliver value. Ideal candidates will bring strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in benchmarking,

Qualifications

• Requires purchasing and sourcing experience with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships while balancing multiple stakeholder needs.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on cost management and TCO.
• Experience with market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead price negotiations with suppliers and achieve competitive pricing.
• Support contract negotiations for low-complexity sourcing activities.
• Analyze direct material spend and supplier performance to identify cost reductions.
• Develop buying strategies aligning with sourcing strategies and supply continuity.
• Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Cost management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Export controls/compliance awareness

Tools

Six Sigma

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to join Purchasing in a highly collaborative role. You will lead supplier negotiations, analyze spending, and support supplier development while aligning with engineering and quality requirements.

The position emphasizes cost optimization, effective supplier relationships, and adherence to procurement policies to deliver value. Ideal candidates will bring strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in benchmarking,