Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions-most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.
ITW's differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW-and key to our longevity and strong performance.
ITW's products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.
Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that employs nearly 50,000 people with operations in 55 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. We are conveniently located across from the Metra commuter rail, with access to an on-site gym, caf and active employee resource groups.
The Strategic Sourcing Senior Analyst is responsible for mining and analyzing data, driving compliance of Strategic Sourcing opportunities, driving improved cost position with the supply base, and assisting in commodity/category strategy development at the Corporate level and execution at the Business Unit/Segment level. The position will support, identify, and quantify sourcing opportunities via data analysis, spend analysis, stakeholder interviews, market trends and other resources; and drive compliance of cost avoidance opportunities and other sourcing initiatives across the enterprise in one or more commodities. The person will also be responsible for creating and analyzing reports, partnering across the organization to improve financial results, and providing a thorough analysis on financial results compared to budget, forecast, and prior year performance- demonstrating a strong understanding of the key business drivers. It is imperative that this person is able to provide innovative solutions and work across different business units.
What Makes this a Great Opportunity:
ITW offers a strong culture based on integrity and trust operating under the highest ethical standards
Opportunity to work with various levels in the organization to communicate ideas and concepts to drive and influence organizational change
This individual will communicate up, down and across the organization among different departments and levels
This is a strategic role within the organization that could lead to significant growth and responsibility
Key Deliverables:
Data mining and analysis
Take existing internal and external Excel data to evaluate and communicate anomalies as well as opportunities. Review data for accurate taxonomies
Resolve internal and external data calculation errors and validate final calculations
Provide comprehensive analysis to support strategic sourcing solutions
Coordinate requests for RFQ's
Work with the Functional areas to obtain and validate commodity sourcing requirements
Work with the ITW supply base to ensure a timely and efficient RFQ process
Create comprehensive analysis of supplier quotations to aid in the sourcing selection and contract negotiation process
Market Analysis
Capture market data and create comprehensive market summaries that will aid in sourcing strategies
Work with Finance to capture and communicate forecast information
Create and maintain direct materials database
Basic Qualifications:
Data Analytics
Ability to lead the process of data collection and analysis of spend data to develop commodity/category strategies and opportunity prioritization
Gather and synthesize supplier, market and industry information to provide recommendations to Strategic Sourcing team
Commodity, Supply Base, & Market Knowledge
Business Acumen/Leadership & Communication Skills
Fast learner that demonstrates strong business acumen and strong communication skills
Demonstrated experience in leading and working with cross functional teams
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, presentation and management using MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, MS PowerPoint
Demonstrated experience in project management for projects ranging from $10mm-$70mm
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain.
4+ years of experience in sourcing/purchasing in a metals environment procuring carbon steels, stainless steel and non-ferrous working directly with both mills and service centers OR 4+ years of experience in a sourcing role that manufactures or uses metals for stamping, machining or fabrications. OR direct procurement or supply chain management of commodity metals in a multi-segment environment
Willingness to travel 20%
CPSM Certification preferred
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (-ITW- or -the Company-) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
