Supplier Analyst

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Supplier Analyst is responsible for the strategic oversight, performance health, and operational excellence of a diverse portfolio of 200 suppliers. This role mirrors the responsibilities of a Supplier Manager but emphasizes scalable data analysis and risk-based prioritization to manage a high-volume vendor base efficiently. The Supplier Analyst acts as a critical link between Category Management and Business Units in conjunction with Supplier Technicians, ensuring that all 200 suppliers align with global strategies and compliance standards. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Using a combination of the defined Supplier Plans provided by the Category Management team, structured processes and scorecards available as well as inputs and escalations received from various internal stakeholders, the Supplier Analyst is accountable for. Supplier Strategy Planning & Execution: - Manage day-to-day oversight of the supplier portfolio across assigned category - Analyze spending and performance data across the supplier portfolio to support Supplier Managers and Category Management in developing high-level Supplier Plans and segmentation as necessary - Review trends and make reco...