Summary
We are seeking a motivated Sourcing Analyst who will be responsible for adhering to the company’s sourcing policies, qualifying alternative suppliers, negotiating prices and terms, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and contributing to cost-down projects.
Job Responsibilities
Sourcing
- Execute standardized sourcing processes and strategies for assigned categories/subcategories
- Research, keep up-to-date on industry standards, trends, including crucial cost drivers affecting contract pricing
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts,s and manage supplier performance
- Provide data-driven analysis and sourcing recommendations
- Oversee contract compliance and vendor performance for contract award
- Assess and report the supply impact due to any unforeseen
- Analyze risk assessments on current and/or potential contracts and agreements
- Drive continuous improvements in sourcing strategies and compliance
- Maintain sourcing database(s) to ensure reporting is accurate
- Coordinate RMA escalations and work with the supplier for disposition
- Drive supply diversification·
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance quarterly and yearly
- Track and maintain a valid NDA
- Responsible for informing and collecting company compliance requirements from suppliers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in supplier management or strategic sourcing is required
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Must know pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sorting, adding filters, etc.) are required
- Good understanding of sourcing process management
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to effectively work in a team environment with all levels within the company and on an individual basis
- Demonstrates strong negotiation and project planning skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated, takes initiative, and is proactive in their approach to complete multiple projects
- Adaptable to changes and face fast-paced environment
- Flexible for extended or short-notice travel
- Mandarin speaking is a plus
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year
- Relocation package available within the US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
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