As an Analyst - Sourcing, you will be responsible for Bid Management Project Coordinating, researching, analyzing and assising in the process of new business opportunities with the aim of extending our market share throughout the UK and Continental Europe.
evaluating marketplace data of vendors, manufacturers and suppliers and in providing business appropriate recommendations based on this analysis. You will manage a supply chain for goods or materials that ensure high material availability at the lowest possible total ownership cost to client operations. You will act as the primary contact to current and potential outside suppliers. You will manage the supply chain processes for a given commodity, including the development of inventory strategy, such that its effectiveness/efficiency is continually improved.
Responsibilities:
1. Process enquiries and projects in line with Company and customer procedures
2. Negotiates contract elements, including terms and conditions, pricing, and lead-time.
3. Analyse and extra data and product research
4. Manages suppliers’ performance, including support, development and monitoring of supplier performance metrics.
5. Negotiates expected supplier performance metrics and develops and administers corrective action plans for performance failures.
6. Prepares, distributes and awards RFQ blankets and reviews expiring blankets for re-bid.
7. Determines, loads and updates pricing and lead times in purchasing database.
8. Drives suppliers to electronic and automated interface and analyzes spend and product mix for standardization opportunities.
9. Serves as customer contact and alliance manager for supply chain issues.
10. Develops and maintains professional knowledge regarding the market drivers, market trends, economic forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence.
11. Analyzes material demand and determines inventory strategy or alternative supply chain strategies for maintaining high material availability at the lowest total ownership costs.
12. Communicates and coordinates supplier strategies with sales engineer.
13. Ensures commodity and inventory strategies are aligned with key customer initiatives and metrics.
14. Support the commercial as required
Qualifications:
15. Associates’ Degree (/College Diploma (Canada) required; Bachelors Degree preferred
16. 2 years required, 4 years preferred of related work experience
17. Strong computer skills, including Micro Soft office
18. Effective skills in contract negotiation and implementation
19. Performance management and negotiation skills
20. Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value
21. Purchasing and ERP systems (Citrix, MAPS, PassPort, E-max)
22. Supply chain management, customer service, and vendor management
23. Ability to manage conflict, build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster cultural change