Commodity Analyst - MRO

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Procurement leadership team, the Commodity Analyst – MRO is responsible for supporting the sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities related to Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), indirect materials, services, and operational support requirements.

This role partners with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services while driving cost savings, supplier performance, spend visibility, and sourcing efficiency. The Commodity Analyst leverages data analysis, market intelligence, and supplier collaboration to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for MRO categories, indirect materials, and operational services.

• Analyze category spend, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.

• Support and execute RFQ/RFP activities, including supplier communication, bid analysis, commercial comparisons, and sourcing recommendations.

• Research market conditions, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to support strategic sourcing decisions.

• Leverage automation technology to optimize procurement processes to optimize team efficiency

• Create and manage purchase orders through Oracle or other ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.

• Track procurement savings, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and category performance against established objectives.

• Perform spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and year-over-year purchasing comparisons to support sourcing strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure continuity of supply.

• Maintain accurate supplier, spend, contract, and sourcing data within procurement systems and reporting tools.

• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Power BI and Excel to provide visibility to stakeholders and leadership.

• Become a subject matter expert on MRO requisition processes by partnering cross functionally to understand purchasing needs, habits and gaps.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supplier Development, Purchasing, or related functions.

• Experience supporting MRO procurement, indirect purchasing, or supplier management activities preferred.

• Experience supporting US based teams preferred.

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, dashboards, and advanced formulas.

• Experience leveraging AI tools to analyze complex datasets and optimize workflows.

• Experience using Power BI for reporting and spend visibility.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.

• Understanding of RFQ/RFP processes, supplier management, spend analysis, savings tracking, and procurement fundamentals.

• Knowledge of indirect procurement, MRO categories, and supplier performance metrics.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Self-directed, proactive, and results-oriented.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Sense of urgency and customer-service mindset.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Effective negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs require.

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