Job Overview

The Sourcing & Procurement Analyst III manages defined sourcing initiatives and category activities, balancing day-to-day procurement work with strategic sourcing goals. This role helps develop category strategies and delivers measurable improvements in cost, supply resilience, and supplier performance.

What your background should look like

•    Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or local equivalent).
•    At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
Technical Skills
•    Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) for purchasing, contracts, and master data.
•    Strong analytical skills, including cost analysis, quote evaluation, demand/forecast and spend analysis.
•    Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
•    Project management skills: planning, prioritizing, and running several initiatives at once to completion.

Preferred
•    Experience leading multi-sourcing or dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce supply risk and improve resilience.
•    Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar) or APICS/CSCP.
•    Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Soft Skills
•    Clear, confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
•    Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
•    Collaborative team player who works well across functions and regions.
•    Takes ownership and accountability, with a bias for action.
•    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
•    Adapts well to changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
1.    Support the development and execution of category and commodity strategies.
2.    Monitor sourcing KPIs, including supplier performance, savings pipeline, supplier consolidation, and risk indicators.
3.    Keep accurate sourcing and supplier data in the ERP system.
4.    Manage RFQ and negotiation processes for assigned materials or services.
5.    Drive cost reduction, productivity, and compliance initiatives with suppliers.
6.    Work with Engineering and Manufacturing so that sourcing decisions meet product and operational requirements.
7.    Support make-versus-buy analysis, supplier alignment, and early supplier involvement activities.
8.    Lead sourcing projects from start to finish, managing scope, timelines, action items, and stakeholder updates.