Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Data-Driven Buyer (Junior)

Job Juncture; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4.5% match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Job Juncture in Milwaukee is seeking a junior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Buyer) to lead data management and quantitative analyses of sourcing activities. The Analyst will build sourcing tools, validate information, and provide recommendations to support purchasing decisions.

Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, you will develop KPIs, map processes, and report findings. Willingness to travel up to 30% and growth opportunities in a dynamic organization are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and commodity management for manufacturing and a willingness to learn
• Master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP system (SAP preferred) and reporting tools
• Good analytical, communication and negotiation skills
• Open to 20% to 30% travel
• APICS Certification would be a plus
• Exposure to commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the commodities you are assigned to purchase, bring the data in-house for more senior analysts to help you process purchasing decisions
• Develop key performance metrics for various areas of the supply chain as requested and adjust KPI metrics as process improvements are realized.
• Create business flow process diagrams
• Compile and report findings to senior team members

Job description

Job Juncture in Milwaukee is seeking a junior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Buyer) to lead data management and quantitative analyses of sourcing activities. The Analyst will build sourcing tools, validate information, and provide recommendations to support purchasing decisions.

Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, you will develop KPIs, map processes, and report findings. Willingness to travel up to 30% and growth opportunities in a dynamic organization are highlighted.