Sourcing & Procurement Analyst III

Job description

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

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