Sourcing Analyst

Job ID: 12758 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Description: The Sourcing Analyst will support the sourcing category manager—assisting with negotiations, analysis, project execution, etc. with the primary goal of driving productivity.  They will collaboratively work with the extended sourcing organization and cross-functional teams toward these goals.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the category manger in development and execution of sourcing strategies for designated commodities or product platforms that encompass the following:
• Productivity – Develop productivity pipeline to deliver 3% gross productivity annually and provide analysis for productivity opportunities
• Working capital improvements: payment terms extensions, lead time & inventory reductions
• Responsible for supporting the category manager on commercial activities including:
• Contract Management
• Product / Part Qualification
• Quotation preparation and negotiation activities
• Regulatory Compliance
• Participative and integral member in product development teams serving as category sourcing support for NPD/VAVE initiatives
• Vendor and part data management within SAP
• Supplier and commodity spend management and productivity tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to travel (Less than 10% expected)
• Proven problem solving skills.

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Excellent analytical and project leadership skills
• Ability manage multiple projects to completion
• Negotiation experience and strong communication skills externally with suppliers
• 0-3 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, operations, or related business fields
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience is required
• Experience sourcing from a global supply base (preferred)
• Previous experience with consumer products company (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.