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.
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Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that employs nearly 43,000 people with operations in 55 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities.
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The Electronics Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst provides critical leadership for the Electrical and Electronics Category Team and support for the Electromechanical Category Team to deliver cross-segment sourcing strategies for the larger ITW organization. The Analyst will play a significant role in managing projects and providing project support for sourcing events that span multiple Segments of ITW, where synergies crossing common supplier base or materials are to be explored and leveraged. Self-management and capability of supporting negotiation preparations, advanced sourcing tactics such as value engineering, assessing supplier capabilities, and experience in purchasing operations are expected.
In this role, the Sourcing Analyst will act as a resource to mine and analyze data across multiple ERP systems and utilize standardized tools such as MS Excel and Market Intelligence Portals to synthesize marketplace information into a cohesive sourcing strategy. General working knowledge of one or more of the following commodity categories will benefit the performance of the individual in this role: PCBA's, Electronic Components, Cables, Wire Harnesses, Electrical Components, and Various Mechanical Components.
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 and to communicate ideas and concepts to drive and influence organizational change
This individual will communicate and coordinate across different departments and levels within the organization
This is a strategic role within the organization that could lead to significant growth and responsibility
The individual will be exposed to highly diversified businesses in a wide spectrum of industries
Key Deliverables:
Data mining and analysis
Take existing internal and external data and evaluate and communicate anomalies and
opportunities
Resolve internal and external data calculation errors and validate final calculations
Provide comprehensive analysis to support strategic sourcing solutions
Create and maintain the Components database
Utilize third-party tools to drive data cleansing and standardization
Coordinate RFQ's
Work with ITW divisions to obtain and validate commodity sourcing requirements
Work with the supply base to ensure a timely and efficient RFQ process
Create a comprehensive analysis of supplier quotations to aid in the sourcing selection process
Market Analysis
Capture commodity market data and create comprehensive market and supplier summaries that will aid in sourcing strategies.
Track commodity shortages, price increases, Force Majeures, and other events to ensure supply continuity.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a science-based discipline
Minimum 2 years of work experience in direct material sourcing, supply chain, engineering, or operations capacity
Familiar with the Strategic Sourcing Process and experience in project management
Ability to work in a decentralized organization
Knowledge and experience of Design for Manufacturing and VA/VE are desired
Fast learner that demonstrates strong business acumen and strong communication skills
Ability to bring disparate data from multiple sources and cleanse, categorize, and synthesize to a dataset to help drive meaningful analytics and strategies
Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office
Willingness to be in person in the Glenview office and willingness to travel as needed
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.
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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.
