Sourcing Specialist

Procurement Analyst

Location :: TX - Frisco

Job Description:

The Procurement Analyst, is responsible for support activities related to sourcing events. They will handle large amounts of data in 3 main fields: market data, spend data and specifications for material and services. The Analyst works cross-functionally, adding value by ensuring such data is accurate and useful in support of sourcing category work in Indirect Procurement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to the procurement category manager by:
• Managing category data collection from both internal spend systems and external supplier, normalizing and summarizing such data in digestible manner to derive insights
• Identifying and actioning cost-reduction opportunities by analyzing spend data, material specifications, market benchmarking analysis and should-cost analysis to identify focus areas for Category Managers to pursue
• Developing and executing RFXs by identifying new suppliers, maintaining the supplier list, populating normalized specifications of materials and services, prepare pricing workbook and other sourcing requirements.
• Building post event analysis by pulling data from Ariba Sourcing which include pricing, RFX questionnaire scoring, assess award scenarios, etc.
• Building and maintaining spend dashboards and reports
• Managing the RFX Timeline to ensure business needs are met
• Facilitating NDAs ahead of sourcing events
• Coordinating with suppliers ahead and during sourcing events
• Assisting in resolving invoice and supplier delivery issues

OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in company committees for process improvement or cross functional interaction.

• Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by KDP and the department.

• Performs other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or business-related field or related experience.

• Digital aptitude, experience with Ariba to extrapolate insights.

• Proficient in MS excel

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, quality and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work with multiple departments and to determine and interpret business needs.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills, both quantitative and qualitative.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• English language written and verbal proficiency

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivator.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.

• Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process Improvement on the job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday)

• Travel up to 10%