Job Information
ITW Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Des Plaines, Illinois
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Supplier Management
Negotiate Supplier pricing and monitor supplier performance (Quality, OTD, Price, etc.)
Manage risk mitigation.
Partner with Quality and Materials Manager to drive quality and OTD continuous improvement.
Sourcing Analytics + Reporting
Information Resource – Must provide stakeholders with relevant and timely market trends and analyses such as commodity and currency trends.
Forecasts price trends and their impact on current and future price.
Analytical skills – gather and dig deeply into data to identify issues and interpret data into actionable steps that produce creative and effective solutions.
Position Skills and Experience Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of work experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain role, using advanced quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and prioritization.
Communication Skills – Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Build relationships and become an influencer in strategic decisions are critical to this position.
Strong negotiation skills are essential in this role.
Technical Skills – An understanding of manufacturing practices and the ability to understand product specifications and features are essential for success in this position.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across different business units.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and staff to create a result driven, team-oriented environment.
Uses personal influence skills rather than position power to persuade others and gain support.
Good command of English, both written and oral for effective communication with other ITW units and business leaders.
Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Able and willing to Travel up to 15%.
Compensation Information:
75k-85k