at W.W. Grainger, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.Position Details:
The Senior Sourcing Supplier Reporting Analyst will help create, deploy, and maintain tools and reports for Sourcing leaders and team members, to help improve supplier performance throughout our processes and provide insights into opportunities to improve financial outcomes through strategic supplier partnerships. You will report to the Manager, Sourcing Supplier Analytics. Hybrid work arrangement requiring to work 50% in the office (2 days per week) from either our Lake Forest, IL office or downtown Chicago office at the Merchandise Mart.You Will:
Help create and maintain a Supplier Selection Tool, using data across multiple systems for a tool to be used by all team members responsible for quote execution.
Develop and maintain Supplier Performance Metrics, creating dashboards or other means for team members to self-serve and share metrics with strategic suppliers.
Engage with Sourcing leadership team and partners to understand current challenges and needs, evaluate, and analyze existing processes, identify problems and opportunities for improvement, and formulate hypotheses on potential solutions.
Support Sourcing Operations and Sourcing Supplier Partnerships teams on continuous improvement opportunities, using data to inform project opportunities and success measures.
Lead the effort of identifying, gathering, and analyzing information to test and further hypotheses and ensure fact-based decision-making throughout the Sourcing organization.
Perform ad hoc analytics to support strategy development and operations while also communicating findings and developing recommendations to leadership.You Have:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field or relevant experience
3+ years experience solving diverse and complex business problems.
Advance technical experience of the concepts and be advanced in the use of computerized data warehouse systems including SAP, Teradata, SQL Server, PowerBi, Snowflake, Citizen Developer - PowerApps, Microsoft Suite, Smartsheets or other tools.Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one
Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year
6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options
Employee discounts, parental leave, and moreDEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.#LI-hybrid
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
