Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Flexan

The Global Sourcing Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting procurement and supply chain data to support strategic sourcing decisions. This role includes managing supplier quoting processes, ensuring data accuracy, and optimizing supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement efficiency. The analyst will work closely with sourcing, finance, and operations teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance overall procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Analyze spend data and generate reports to track sourcing performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support Sourcing Manager in NWC initiatives.
• Analyzing market commodity prices and distributing data weekly.
• Support e-Auctions and other competitive bidding processes to drive cost reductions.
• Pursue inflation claw backs and other cost recovery initiatives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and trends.
• Understand and document business processes, connecting actions to outcomes.
• Assists with both regular and ad hoc reporting and data analyses.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned or required by the manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Bachelor s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Ability to support the USA time zone and work well in a virtual team environment
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with good command of English language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and ERP software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of e-Auction platforms and processes.
• Knowledge of IQMS and PowerBi
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).

Key Competencies

• Demonstrate a bias for action
• Leads with boldness and humility