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Temporary Contract Assignment (minimum 6 months)
Summary of Position Responsibility:
This role will support the development and application of analytical models required to support Global Supply Chain and Purchasing Organizations in connection with researching, organizing, compiling, analyzing, tracking, and reporting information and data. This position works across the organization as a key contributor to strategy development and execution, Global Purchasing Value Delivery Tracking, Price tracking and reporting. The Senior Analyst will focus on Direct and Indirect material category spend analytics, supporting budgeting and standard cost process with the Finance costing team, data collection, saving initiatives and cost reductions, and Master Data Clean-up and Governance.
This role is responsible for enhancing current tools which drive efficient work processes and raw material utilization for our global sourcing operation partners. This is a role which works with multiple cross-functional groups across Velcro Companies including Engineering, Supply chain, Plant Controllers and Costing, Operations, IT and Commercial. This role is critical when eliminating manual data manipulation and reporting, driving it toward automated functionality using ERP and other internal analytical information systems software.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Dashboard Development:
Design, develop, and maintain purchasing dashboards to provide visibility into purchasing performance and value delivery.
Ensure dashboards are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders within the Global Purchasing, Executuve and Finance teams.
Savings Validation:
Collaborate with Finance to validate, track purchasing savings, cost avoidance and working capital initiatives.
Ensure that savings are accurately reported, aligned with organizational financial goals and P&L.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Work with purchasing teams to collect, clean, and analyze data related to purchasing activities and supplier performance.
Identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
Analyzing key market subscription data, statistics, and reports to help deepen the understanding of material cost drivers, performance, industry dynamics, market trends, and best practices.
Ad-hoc analysis as needed by internal customers, such as Executive Leadership (ELT), Purchasing, Finance and Commercial teams.
Standardization:
Coordinate with regional purchasing teams to standardize data collection and reporting processes back to the central team.
Develop and implement best practices for tracking and reporting purchasing savings projects across regions.
Master Data Clean-Up:
Lead the Supplier Master Data (SMD) Team to create and maintain a single, accurate, and reliable source of information about all Velcro company's suppliers.
Create, review and update global strategy, purchasing procedures and guidelines to maintain accurate supplier master data within ERP systems.
Train SMD analysts and additional stakeholders.
Identify, prioritize, and supervise master data clean-up activities.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of data used for purchasing activities and reporting.
Strategic Support:
Support purchasing strategic initiatives (Such as Working Capital Improvement, Supplier Risk Management, etc.) by providing data-driven insights and analysis.
Assist in the development of purchasing strategies and plans based on data analysis and market trends.
Lead the material budget and strategic planning process, in collaboration with FP&A and Costing.
Reporting:
Generate regular and ad-hoc reports to provide insights into purchasing performance and value delivery.
Maintain KPI metrics on “the Loop” for companywide visibility and self-serve awareness.
Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams including costing, plant controllers, supply chain, commercial (sales) and regional purchasing teams to ensure alignment on purchasing goals and strategies.
Act as a liaison between purchasing, FP&A and IT to ensure the effective use of data analytics tools and systems.
Knowledge & Experience (Minimum Job Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance with focus on Planning and Analysis, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in purchasing, data analytics or related field. Experience in a Global purchasing function is a plus.
Proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel Queries). Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Applying analytical models and principles of data science including data, reporting and process automation and implementation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data in a clear and concise manner.
Strong presentation skills, building operational reports, queries, presentations, and creating charts/visualizations from data.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers across different geographical regions.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
Understanding basic finance statements: P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Highly motivated and results oriented.
Preference for a Manchester, NH based position (40% office/60% home office). Possibility for remote residing in eastern US within commuting distance of major airport.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Resource Groups
Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, data analytics, or a related field
- Experience in a global purchasing function
- Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel Queries
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to apply analytical models and data science principles to reporting, process automation, and implementation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills, including operational reports, queries, presentations, charts, and visualizations
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
- High accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting
- Understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Highly motivated and results-oriented
- Preference for Manchester, New Hampshire, with a 40% office and 60% home-office schedule, or remote residence in the eastern United States within commuting distance of a major airport
What We Do
Velcro Companies is a global organization that develops and manufactures innovative fastening solutions, including the original hook and loop technology, for a wide range of industries and consumer applications.
