Strategic Sourcing Analyst — Data-Driven Savings

Socket.dev; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a data-driven supply chain analyst who will collect, analyze, and maintain global spend data to support strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

You will develop global analysis tools (Power BI, Zycus), lead cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Logistics to improve performance and drive measurable value. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or Data Analytics.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and procurement compliance.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, Zycus, ERP systems.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP/CPIM or ISM CPSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools and dashboards (Power BI) to support sourcing decisions.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, invoicing issues, data integrity, and payment term negotiations.
• Conduct global spend analysis to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze sourcing trends, contract expirations, and market conditions.
• Support supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and working capital assessments.
• Lead Kaizen events per Crane Business System to improve process performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to drive initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

Data visualization

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor negotiations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

MBA or related Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Zycus

ERP systems

Job description

Socket.dev in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a data-driven supply chain analyst who will collect, analyze, and maintain global spend data to support strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

You will develop global analysis tools (Power BI, Zycus), lead cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Logistics to improve performance and drive measurable value. Travel up to 25% may be required.