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Sourcing Analyst

Sourcing Analyst

Kidde Global SolutionsMebane, NC, US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sourcing Analyst

As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We're committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You'll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now.

Support the sourcing team with analytics needs (spend, performance, make v. buy, market trends, etc.). Partners with sourcing team to understand analytical needs, understand their areas of responsibilities and deliver thoughtful and comprehensive analysis that will drive sourcing decisions. Partner with Sourcing leadership to monitor and report on KPIs.

  • Owns and develops elements of commodity and strategic sourcing strategy.
  • Develops and implements supply chain strategies and develops networks that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc.
  • Evaluates and selects suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of the supply.
  • Establishes negotiation strategy for award contracts, specifying spending limits and qualified sources of supply.
  • Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develops sourcing strategies.
  • Directs analysis of suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Sourcing :

  • Partner with Sourcing Managers to support global sourcing strategies
  • Support onboarding activities
  • Lead ad hoc sourcing projects (direct and indirect)
  • Cost Savings and Value Creation :

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing analytics by reviewing spend cube, supplier performance metrics, etc. and make recommendations for implementation
  • Drive initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and resilience.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Partner with key internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
  • Support cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting :

  • Utilize data analytics to monitor spend, supplier performance, and market conditions.
  • Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance and cost savings.
  • Publish dashboard on regular cadence to support operation discussion
  • Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of strategic sourcing experience
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Knowledge of signaling technologies, electronics, or safety systems is a strong plus.
  • Effective strategic thinking skills to manage difficult and complex problems
  • Strong communication skills that can flex to fit any platform, media, character count or audience.
  • Analytical skills that help evaluate data to help us stay ahead
  • People skills that drive engagement and advocacy
  • What You Will Gain :

  • Health Coverage : Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options
  • Financial Protection : Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc)
  • Employee Support : EAP, adoption / surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits
  • Retirement : 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Compensation and Benefits :

    The base salary range for this role is $67,150.00 $79,000.00. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), and more.

    Kidde Global Solutions Overview :

    Kidde is the world's largest manufacturer of fire safety products. Each day, we work to expand upon our legacy of innovation, providing advanced solutions to protect people and property from fire and related hazards. While we're a leading manufacturer of fire safety products, there's more to safety than equipment and technology. From collaboration with builders and dealers to community initiatives to partnerships with non-profits, Kidde Commercial is committed to working together to create a safer world.

    Kidde Global Solutions is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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