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Newell Brands

Sourcing Analyst (Kitchen Sourced Finished Goods) Job at Newell Brands in Atlant

Newell Brands, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30383

Job ID: 2956

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Description

The Sourcing Analyst will support the Sourcing Manager in managing sourced finished goods spend related to the Newell’s Home & Commercial business segment, supporting brands such as Oster and Sunbeam. The Analyst will assist with negotiations, analysis, project execution, etc. with the primary goal of driving productivity and other key procurement metrics. This role will also take the lead on New Product Development (NPD) procurement activity for the heated cooking and heating pad categories, primarily. They will collaboratively work with the procurement organization and cross-functional teams toward these goals.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the category manger in development and execution of sourcing strategies for designated commodities or product platforms that encompass the following:

  • Productivity – Develop productivity pipeline to deliver on annual gross productivity goals

  • Working capital improvements: payment terms extensions, lead time & inventory reductions

  • Responsible for supporting the category manager on commercial activities including:

  • Contract Management

  • Product / Part Qualification

  • Quotation preparation and negotiation activities

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Vendor and part data management within SAP

  • Responsible for the supplier identification, quoting process, negotiations, and supplier selection on NPD projects, with a focus on meeting the customer and business needs.

  • Routinely works with global cross-functional project teams: Marketing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management to ensure that NPD project are launched on-time, on-cost and on-specification.

  • Supplier and commodity spend management and productivity tracking

  • Effectively communicate project updates, recommendations, and sourcing strategies on a frequent basis to NPD teams and Senior Leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.

  • 1-2 years’ experience in sourcing or related business field

  • Experience sourcing from a global supply base (preferred)

  • Previous experience with consumer products company (preferred)

  • SAP experience (preferred)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects to completion and demonstrated problem solving skills

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Excellent analytical and project leadership skills

  • Negotiation experience and strong communication skills externally with suppliers

  • Excel, Word, and PowerPoint experience are required

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.