As a Senior Analyst - Sourcing you will be responsible for leading implementation of new supply chain initiatives, contract administration, and negotiation of specific strategic commodity categories. You will collaborate with supply chair director during new business implementation and existing business expansion. You will act and serve as primary contact to current and potential outside suppliers and manages supply chain processes, including development of inventory strategy, including effective and efficient continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Independently negotiates contract elements, including terms and conditions, pricing, and lead-time.
- Manages suppliers’ performance, including support, development and monitoring of supplier performance metrics.
- Negotiates expected supplier performance metrics and develops and administers corrective action plans for performance failures.
- Prepares, distributes and awards request for quotation blankets and reviews expiring blankets for re-bid.
- Obtains pricing and completes analysis for market baskets to win new business or expand existing business.
- Maintains all information and data entered into purchasing database.
- Drives suppliers to electronic and automated interface and analyzes spend and product mix for standardization opportunities.
- Serves as customer lead and alliance manager for any and all supply chain issues.
- Develops and maintains professional knowledge regarding the market drivers, market trends, economic forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence.
- Analyzes material demand and determines inventory strategy or alternative supply chain strategies for maintaining high material availability at the lowest total ownership costs.
- Serves as team leader for supplier negotiations, engineering standardization meetings, category strategy development, etc. and leads implementation of solutions and action plans.
- Provides leadership, coaching, guidance and training to sourcing analysts.
- Participates in new customer start-ups and implementations.
- Ensures commodity and inventory strategies are aligned with key customer initiatives and metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related required.
- 4 years required, 6 years preferred of related work.
- 2 years required; 4 years preferred of sourcing experience.
- Purchasing and ERP systems (Citrix, MAPS, Passport, E-max).
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong contract negotiation skills and implementation.
- Robust knowledge of supply chain management, customer service, and vendor management.
- Strong performance management and negotiation skills.
- Established business acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value.
- Ability to manage conflict, build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster cultural change.
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
- 4 years of related work experience
- 6 years of related work experience
- 2 years of sourcing experience
- 4 years of sourcing experience
- Experience with purchasing and ERP systems, including Citrix, MAPS, Passport, or E-max
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong contract negotiation and implementation skills
- Knowledge of supply chain management, customer service, and vendor management
- Strong performance management and negotiation skills
- Business acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value
- Ability to manage conflict, build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster cultural change
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
