Sourcing Analyst I – Direct Materials (Additives)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Sourcing & Transactional Execution Support

• Support RFQ/RFP processes including supplier outreach, bid tracking, and data consolidation

• Assist with issue resolution (pricing, delivery, invoicing)

• Coordinate supplier communication for documentation, samples, and data requests

• Maintain organized sourcing documentation and category files

• Monitor assist with resolution of basic supply or delivery issues

Pricing, Spend & Data Analysis

• Perform spend analysis, data cleansing, and maintain reporting accuracy

• Generate reports and dashboards using Excel, Tableau, and other tools

• Support development and maintenance of standardized pricing analysis

• Assist in evaluating supplier price changes and cost impact analysis

• Maintain pricing and validate data consistency across systems

Supplier Data, Performance & Relationship Support

• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing, contracts, and vendor master data

• Support supplier onboarding and documentation tracking

• Assist in updating supplier scorecards (cost, quality, service, delivery)

• Help analyze supplier performance trends and prepare summaries

• Support communication with suppliers and issue resolution

Financial, Invoice & Savings Tracking Support

• Review and help resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and suppliers

• Assist with tracking and documenting cost savings and sourcing projects

• Support Finance with validation of reported savings where needed

• Maintain accurate records of pricing, savings, and project data

Systems, Process & Digital Enablement Support

• Maintain data integrity across procurement systems (ERP, pricing databases, sourcing tools)

• Support eBusiness initiatives such as eRFx events and consignment programs

• Assist in supplier enablement and support for digital tools and platforms

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, workflows, and documentation standards

Cross-Functional & Category Support

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Operations to gather data and support initiatives

• Assist with category-level activities including reporting, project tracking, and documentation

• Support market research, benchmarking, and basic cost modeling activities

• Provide timely data and reporting support in response to stakeholder requests

• Escalate issues, risks, or data inconsistencies to sourcing managers as needed

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or other related field.

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage data, follow processes, and work in a structured environment.

• 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred:

• Exposure to manufacturing, chemicals, or supply chain environments.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) or sourcing tools.

• Technical Procurement Basic understanding of procurement processes

• Negotiation & Influence Supports negotiations and builds relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Chemical / Technical Knowledge Foundational understanding of products and raw material inputs.

• Financial & Analytical Performs basic spend analysis and reporting; identifies data trends.

• Digital & Data Analytics Proficient in Excel; working knowledge of ERP and reporting tools.

• Risk & Compliance Follows policies and maintains documentation discipline.

• Leadership & Collaboration Strong teamwork, responsiveness, and customer orientation.