• Senior Analyst - Sourcing

    WESCO (Reno, NV)


    As a Senior Analyst - Sourcing you will be responsible for leading sourcing events, identifying and developing sourcing strategies in collaboration with commercial leaders and negotiation with our supplier partners. You will collaborate with commercial leaders and the implementation teams during new business implementation and existing business expansion. You will act and serve as primary contact to current and potential outside suppliers and manage supply chain processes, including development of alternate sources, increasing share with preferred suppliers and expanding Wesco's offering while driving continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting our digital development.

    Responsibilities:

    + Independently negotiates contract elements, including terms and conditions, pricing, and lead-time.

    + Manages suppliers’ performance, including support, development and monitoring of supplier performance metrics.

    + Negotiates expected supplier performance metrics and develops and administers corrective action plans for performance failures.

    + Prepares and distributes requests for quotation market baskets and reviews expiring blankets for re-bid.

    + Obtains pricing and completes analysis for market baskets to win new business or expand existing business.

    + Maintains all information and data entered into purchasing database.

    + Drives suppliers to electronic and automated interface and analyzes spend and product mix for standardization opportunities.

    + Develops and maintains professional knowledge regarding the market drivers, market trends, economic forecasts, supplier base, and competitive intelligence.

    + Provides leadership, coaching, guidance, and training to sourcing analysts.

    + Participates in new customer start-ups and implementations.

    + Collaborate with internal teams to help ensures commodity and inventory strategies are aligned with key customer initiatives and metrics.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related required.

    + CPM, CPSM certification preferred.

    + 4 years required, 6 years preferred of related work.

    + 2 years required; 4 years preferred of sourcing experience.

    + Purchasing and ERP systems (Citrix, MAPS, PassPort, E-max).

    + Strong computer skills, including MicroSoft Office.

    + Strong contract negotiation skills and implementation.

    + Robust knowledge of supply chain management, customer service, and vendor management.

    + Strong performance management and negotiation skills.

    + Established business acumen, customer awareness, and ability to create value.

    + Ability to manage conflict, build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster cultural change.

     

    At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

     

    Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​

     

    Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!​

     

    Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

     

    _Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​_

     

    _Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._