Sourcing Analyst II
Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee
Job Description:
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!
At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to get the job done.
Under the direction of and reporting to a Group Manager, IT Procurement at Milwaukee Tool, primary duties include sourcing and category operations of information technology software, hardware, and professional services. Works with business and support units to help source most suitable technology suppliers at the best price to meet requirements. Carries out the Strategic Sourcing process designed to maximize competition and leverage when selecting and contracting with chosen vendors. Negotiates contracts generally between $50k and $500k in value.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Execute strategic sourcing activities for the assigned IT VAR category, representing approximately $22M in annual spend.
- Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, industry trends, and historical spend to strengthen sourcing strategies and negotiations.
- Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand business needs and identify short- and long-term supply chain improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate supplier selection and qualification activities, including development, review, and approval of supplier selection criteria.
- Prepare and execute RFPs/RFQs, analyze bids and cost breakdowns, compare supplier proposals, and support sourcing recommendations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, drive best overall cost, and support contracts generally ranging from $50K to $500K in value.
- Provide ongoing IT Procurement and vendor management support, including purchase orders, invoicing, forecasting, quality issue resolution, supplier capacity, demand, and performance monitoring.
- Resolve purchasing and supplier issues, including expediting goods, revising or canceling purchase orders, improving terms, addressing rejected goods, rework costs, and invoice discrepancies.
- Develop long-term commercial relationships with strategic suppliers while supporting business metrics and category objectives.
- Complete spend analysis and prepare executive-ready reports summarizing sourcing recommendations, savings results, stakeholder impacts, operational considerations, and supply base consolidation opportunities.
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Strong communication, stakeholder alignment, and presentation skills.
- Ability to simplify complex issues, identify next steps, and influence cross-functional decisions.
- Analytical capability to evaluate spend trends, supplier pricing, bid responses, cost breakdowns, and sourcing opportunities.
- Strong organization, time management, and ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing methods, supplier management, and technology category trends.
- Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable managing competing priorities with speed, agility, and accuracy.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related technical field.
- Specific course-work in purchasing, materials management, engineering, or quality assurance desirable.
- CPM/CPSM certification a plus.
Experience Requirements
- Sourcing or related experience, including proven capability using procurement principles or global supply chain management responsibilities.
- Internship/Co-Op experiences in purchasing, manufacturing, or related experience a plus
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Willingness to travel domestically and/or globally (up to 10%).
- The role is not remote. The person will need to report to the Milwaukee Office
We provide these great perks and benefits:
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.