Strategic Sourcing Lead: Contracts & Supplier Performance

WESCO; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Senior Analyst - Sourcing to lead the implementation of supply chain initiatives, contract administration, and strategic commodity negotiations. You will coordinate with the supply chair director on new business and expansion, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and managing core purchasing processes.

You will develop inventory strategies, drive improvements, and mentor sourcing analysts while aligning with customer initiatives and company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 4 years of related work experience required, 6 years preferred.
• 2 years of sourcing experience required, 4 years preferred.
• Purchasing and ERP systems: Citrix, MAPS, Passport, E-max.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and implementation.
• Robust knowledge of supply chain management, customer service and vendor management.
• Strong performance management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independent negotiation of contract elements including terms, conditions, pricing and lead-time.
• Manage suppliers’ performance and monitor supplier performance metrics.
• Negotiate supplier performance metrics and implement corrective action plans for performance failures.
• Prepare and review RFQ blankets and re-bid expiring blankets.
• Obtain pricing and analyze market baskets to win or expand business.
• Maintain information in the purchasing database.
• Encourage electronic and automated supplier interfaces and analyze spend and product mix for standardization.
• Serve as customer lead and alliance manager for supply chain issues.
• Develop knowledge on market drivers, trends, forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence.
• Analyze material demand to determine inventory strategy and supply chain alternatives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and category strategy development; drive solution implementation.
• Provide leadership and training to sourcing analysts.
• Participate in new customer start-ups and implementations.
• Align commodity and inventory strategies with customer initiatives and metrics.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing experience

Supply chain management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Tools

Citrix

MAPS

Passport

E-max

Job description

Wesco seeks a Senior Analyst - Sourcing to lead the implementation of supply chain initiatives, contract administration, and strategic commodity negotiations. You will coordinate with the supply chair director on new business and expansion, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and managing core purchasing processes.

You will develop inventory strategies, drive improvements, and mentor sourcing analysts while aligning with customer initiatives and company goals.