Strategic Sourcing Analytics Specialist

Crane ChemPharma & Energy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to collect, analyze, and maintain supply chain data to support strategic sourcing and organizational initiatives. The role includes spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-benefit evaluations to drive savings.

You will develop global analysis tools (Power BI, Zycus) and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Logistics to optimize working capital and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required; Master's preferred.
• Knowledge of SCM principles, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting supplier negotiations, payment term optimization, and procurement compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform spend analysis to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Support supplier negotiations with cost-benefit analyses and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools (Power BI, Zycus) and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Power BI

Zycus

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering

Master's degree preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPSM certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Zycus

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to collect, analyze, and maintain supply chain data to support strategic sourcing and organizational initiatives. The role includes spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-benefit evaluations to drive savings.

You will develop global analysis tools (Power BI, Zycus) and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Logistics to optimize working capital and process efficiency.