Sourcing Analyst
Mueller Water Products

Job Info

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The Sourcing Analyst role is a key player to support the strategies and goals of the Sourcing organization and contribute to building best practices and programs to build a best-in-class organization. The position is responsible for assessment of business needs, analytics to support sourcing events and initiatives, contract management, and project coordination. The Analyst works with the Sourcing Team to support continuous improvement, operational excellence and value maximization to the organization. As a Sourcing Analyst, you will support all aspects of Sourcing and internal operations activities, including planning, assessments, documentation, and execution. The Analyst also works with other internal functions such as Legal, Risk Mgmt., Communications & Finance to ensure the proper documentation & process is applied.

The successful candidate works cross-functionally with various departments, is influencing through data and is action-oriented. They think creatively and embrace the diverse roles and responsibilities offered to them within a fast-paced and quickly changing environment. The candidate is curious and continuously strives to find the root cause and pushes for alternative solutions in overcoming challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports and presentations as needed
  
• Use solid analytical knowledge and business acumen to build financial models and analysis with minimal guidance, draw conclusions and make recommendations that deliver results and drive maximum value.
  
• Educate functional partners on financial and non-financial data points and the implications of their decisions as these communications will drive sourcing related decisions.
  
• Support multiple sourcing activities to drive value for the organization (contracting, RFx analytic support, and supplier performance)
  
• Lead and/or coordinate projects to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
  
• Ability to create and follow the defined Standard Work processes
  
• Ensure data integrity
  
• Provide project management and support for supply chain initiatives and goals
  
• Strong time management and organizing skills
  
• Identify roadblocks in material/information flow; ability to manage exceptions
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors' Degree, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance or Supply Chain
  
• 3+ years of relevant experience
  
• Ability to facilitate creation of specifications and scope of work
  
• Advanced computer and analytical skills
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experienced with Amazon QuickSight and/or Power BI
  
• Ability to streamline and quickly turnaround high-pressure and fluctuating workload
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to follow and create standard work processes
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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