Sourcing Analyst

Job ID:

4160

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Sourcing Analyst will report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and be based in Atlanta, GA. They will be responsible for supporting finished goods procurement for the Beverage and Cooler categories within the Outdoor and Recreation Business Unit. They will develop, implement and drive procurement strategies that deliver a competitive advantage, productivity gains, product innovation, lead-time reductions, in-bound service level improvement, and supplier quality goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support business unit New Product Development pipeline to deliver on time, on cost, and on spec products

Conduct research and analyze international supply marketplace, maintain working knowledge of international business trends including global industry issues, cost drivers, global pricing, global market conditions, and economic indicators.

Support definition and implementation of sourcing strategy, including supplier selection, for area of responsibility to ensure business needs are met.

Lead data set-up and reporting activity tied to assigned categories.

Support robust annual productivity pipeline that aligns with overall business strategy and delivers annual YOY savings through, but not limited to, category bids, supplier development, incumbent negotiation, VA/VE, and Make vs Buy.

Operational activities of supplier management include communicating and resolving daily issues between internal organizations and suppliers, leading weekly cross-functional team calls to cover open issues, actively working/monitoring quality and performance issues.

Support/lead negotiations around contractual terms and conditions, pricing, service levels and optimize the Total Cost of Ownership.

Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply both domestically and internationally.

Manage and execute regular RFI/RFP/RFQ processes to drive competition

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as demand planning, brand, engineering, quality and finance to effectively drive accurate material forecasting, purchasing, compliance and standardized processes that enable continuity of supply, reduces E&O exposure, lowers material cost and ensures compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering or related field.

1-3 years of relevant sourcing or supply chain experience.

Ability to Travel (5%-10%)

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to lead cross functional teams.

Conflict management/Resolution experience.

Business Acumen.

Ability to influence others.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.

Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Ability to work in a matrix organization.

Desire and demonstrated ability to learn new things quickly.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.