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Border States · 19 hours ago

Alliance Sourcing Analyst

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking an Alliance Sourcing Analyst to lead the operational functions of the Customer Supply Chain and Alliance Sourcing team. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier pricing, and coordinating sourcing activities for Alliance customers.

CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale

Responsibilities

Leads Border States staff at corporate and branch levels with the development, coordination, and maintenance of sourcing strategies relative to specific customer agreements and other major business changes utilizing most appropriate system resources and tools. This includes a focus on customer specific sourcing strategy development relative to proposals, implementations, and regular sourcing and costing maintenance

Leads the identification and implementation of cost savings in conjunction with the appropriate branch personnel achieved through aggregation efforts for collection and reporting purposes as required by Alliance customer contracts and the company

Negotiates supplier pricing and sourcing terms with an objective to ensure competitive costs for Border States' Alliance customers

Coordinates the analysis of new Alliance sourcing, quote renewals, forward buys, and other Alliance Sourcing processes and will focus on sourcing data analysis relative to determining priority focus areas for Border States' Alliance customers

Works closely with Alliance Pricing team along with the Marketing department to identify potential Alliance cost savings and appropriate sourcing strategies

Works closely with Supply Chain Services and branch staff to identify and understand customer specific sourcing management needs

Drives the development of sourcing management, tools, and processes as changing business needs are identified for Alliance customers

Works closely with Pricing Specialists and appropriate Border States management to understand and integrate the sourcing tools being used internally with trends in Alliance customer sourcing management requirements

Develops sourcing processes and coordination of sourcing activities for determined Alliance customers

Leads integration with branches and customers

Identifies and implements process improvements and an innovation idea

Proactively seeks out additional product and commercial knowledge by NAED manufacturer trainings, manufacturer plant tours/trainings, or other methods

May assist or lead the identification of new or improvement of existing technology to enhance Border States' sourcing capabilities

Promotes Service Excellence by sharing examples with the team while identifying and following through on new opportunities for teamwork

Continues to grow industry/field experience through different branch/customer/manufacturer visits throughout the year

Works on initiatives such as Storm Response, Customer Implementations, etc

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate

Qualification

SAPProcurement experienceSourcing strategiesMicrosoft OfficeCommercial knowledgeCustomer service skillsAnalytical skillsLeadershipTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Advanced technical knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) required

Strong commercial knowledge of Border States vendors, products, and services

Strong knowledge and understanding of pricing systems, processes, procedures, and methods

Preferred

Minimum of a four-year business, technical, engineering or marketing degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience

Minimum of two years' prior procurement, sales, or marketing experience with above average knowledge of electrical, utility, industrial, or communication wiring products and systems preferred

Ability to read, write, and speak in English preferred