Sourcing Analyst I

Reliability and sustainability are at the heart of what Sherwin Williams does. We are committed to strengthening our Procurement capability across the region to support strategic growth. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Procurement Analyst to ideally be based at our office in Rzeszów, Poland. A critical role to the regional Procurement organization, the Procurement Analyst is essential to the outperformance of the Procurement function. Reporting directly to Manager Sourcing Analysis, the role supports the regional organization through the following three primary objectives:

• Ensure fact-based decisions can be made

• Own regular communication to other functions, including management reports Track the overall performance of the department

As the department owner for specific tools (Saving Tracking and Reporting Tool and Cost Model Template), the Sourcing Analyst will manage performance tracking and reporting (Savings, Working Capital improvement, Payment Terms, Cost Containment, Addressed Spend, etc.). The incumbent will support RFQs/RFPs creation and distribution and build market intelligence. The Procurement Analyst will have full insight into the Procurement process and understand how data can support outperformance within the function.

• Be custodian of the Price List (and terms and conditions) update process into the system(s).     

• Serve as liaison and maintain specific department components of the supply chain, such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas.

• Track addressed spend value

• Track Procurement performance ensure relevant data submission from CPMs and publish relevant reports. Work with the Business Units to ensure data provided meets needs

• Price list management in various ERP systems.

• Vendor data management.

• Develop and maintain a variety of reports such as vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other information.

• Perform a variety of complex special projects, which may include compiling and analyzing data, reviewing processes and operations, and developing reports detailing findings and recommendations.

• Conduct RFQs/RFPs and e-auctions using an e-Procurement application. Work with CPMs to ensure desired outcome is supported. If needed, support in the distribution and consolidation of vendor responses.

• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Procurement experience including below will be an asset:

• Advanced Excel Skills

• Applied fundamental Procurement principles and practices Prepared, analyzed, and communicated data

• Created cost models

• Developed requests for proposals 

• Worked within a complex supply chain

• Operated within an ERP environment

• Prior experience operating effectively within a multi-national and matrix organization 

• Communicated clearly, assertively, effectively, and credibly across multi-levels of an organization to ensure consistency and delivery of the Procurement message across a regional organization

• Developed and analyzed purchasing reports

• Ensured compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Advanced PC skills with expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applications as required

• English skills on advanced level

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience.

• Salary for this role is 6200 PLN.

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