Job Description
Description We are looking for a talented
Sourcing Analyst – MRO Buye r to join our team. The Sourcing Analyst will specialize in purchasing and will work hybrid two or more days per week on-site as needed at our Troy, MI site.
This role involves collecting and analyzing data from various sources to support sourcing activities. It aims to improve process and cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality product or service delivery. Responsibilities include executing buying strategies, supporting or leading special projects within the team category scope, and serving as a super user/subject matter expert (SME) for relevant systems and tools. Manage a purchase spend ranging from $100 to $110 million, oversee relationships with 25 to 50 suppliers, and negotiate and finalize supplier agreements.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: - Ensure timely placement of purchase orders with vendors to maintain a steady supply chain. Procures services and goods, inventory, supplies, and capital goods (CIP) compiling and managing programs - (CIP) low complexity/risk sourcing work and contract development under supervision
- Regularly review and improve initiatives to deliver cost-effective and high-quality goods and services.
- PrConsistently prepare and present these summaries at month and quarter ends to highlight improvement opportunities.
- Adhere to established policies, procedures, and processes to maintain consistency and compliance.
- Engage in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market research, and model building.
- Participate in minor contract negotiations and provide input on larger contracts to ensure favorable terms.
- Ensure proper loading and retrieval of documents into storage systems to support regulatory, audit, and research activities.
- Actively participate in Six Sigma projects by providing data and market intelligence to drive process improvements.
- Support NA CDBS site-specific purchasing activities and monthly reporting
Responsibilities To be successful in this role you will need the following: - Data Analytics: Interpret and communicate data to drive business decisions using statistical and problem-solving approaches.
- Confidential Disclosure: Protect confidential information and ensure proper agreements are in place with suppliers.
- Cost and Value Management: Control costs using functional tools and maintain competitive pricing while preserving margins.
- Procurement Ethics: Avoid compromising supplier processes and seek counsel for compliance.
- Procurement Policies, Procedures, Tools : Understand and comply with procurement policies, master necessary tools, and access relevant documents.
- Procurement Systems: Link and troubleshoot multiple systems, write reports, document workflows, and participate in system implementations.
- Source to Pay Principles: Execute sourcing decisions, order placement, and supplier payments smoothly.
- Sourcing: Use purchasing systems to compare suppliers and select the best fit based on total cost of ownership.
- Supply Base Risk Management: Mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity, protect reputation, and maintain margins.
Qualifications Education/Experience - Relevant experience in indirect procurement, commodity, or production applications.
- A bachelor’s degree in business or engineering or equivalent experience is required.
- 2-4 years experience in indirect or direct procurement, commodity strategy a plus.
Compensation Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Purchasing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Remote
Job Type Exempt - Entry Level
Min Salary $67200
Max Salary $100800
ReqID 2411614
Relocation Package No
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Job Tags
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