Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Company: Lowe's
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:Oversee the overall activities of the category
management and sourcing process for Lowes indirect spend
categories. Uses industry analysis and insights in the development
of sourcing strategies. Utilizes complex negotiating skills with
vendors to lower cost and maximize value for Lowes and finalize
terms and conditions for Lowes approved contracts. Performs complex
analysis of high spend and high-volume categories in the
development of category spend and vendor profiles. Collaborates and
leads internal Lowes customers, cross-functional stakeholders, and
vendors though the Lowes sourcing process.Key ResponsibilitiesLeads
and facilitates Lowes competitive end-to-end sourcing process for
internal Lowes customer groups and cross-functional partners
driving financial outcomes aligned to Lowes Enterprise
goals.Assesses industry and market trends for category to
understand market competitiveness, pricing trends, scope of
services, benchmarks, etc.Develops and presents presentation
materials for Category plans to customers and sourcing leadership.
Aligns Category plan to customers functional plan and demand to
meet customer needs.Creates and executes sourcing events including
respective bid documents ranging from $1M - $20M in spend (i.e.,
Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote,
etc.) for solicitation/distribution to vendors for specific service
and/or goods categories.Creates presentations using data to
summarize proposal responses received from vendors. Develops final
scenario analysis and recommendations to internal Lowes customers
for decision/contract award.Develops negotiation strategies and
executes formal negotiations with vendors maximizing value for
Lowes. Identifies key roles and messages for negotiation
participants.Leverages and coaches others to deliver appropriate
negotiation messages and maintain maximum leverage.Exerts influence
internally and externally in negotiations to maximize the value of
deals.Authors Master contract agreements and Statements of Work
that include complex cost models/structures, performance management
(KPIs), penalty and incentive provisions.Leads and collaborates
with internal Lowes customers and cross functional partners to
draft and negotiate contract Statements of Work.Manages contract
lifecycle for assigned indirect categories including contract
renewal and expiration dates to inform overall Category Plan while
leveraging relevant partners across the organizationBuilds and
maintains customer relationships with leaders of internal Lowes
customer groups.Expected to interface frequently with customers
regarding project updates and status. Initiates and facilitates
meetings with key customers and cross-functional partners to review
and manage Category Plans.Develops, conducts, and evaluates
process/procedure improvement opportunities and individual/team
training needs.Required Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in
Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering or 5 additional
years of experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree2 Years of
experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance or similar
work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and
contractingAbout LowesLowes Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a
FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16
million customer transactions a week in the United States. With
total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowes
operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs
approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowes
supports the communities it serves through programs focused on
creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next
generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit
Lowes.com.Lowes is an equal opportunity employer and administers
all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious
creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or
physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran
status, genetic information, or any other category protected under
federal, state, or local law.Starting rate of pay may vary based on
factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location,
education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding
our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit
https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.Starting rate of pay may
vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position
offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.by
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Keywords: Lowe's, Huntersville , Strategic Sourcing Analyst, Professions , Mooresville, North Carolina
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