Sourcing specialist Jobs in Boston, MA

Sourcing & Supply Analyst - Remote

The Sourcing & Supply Analyst's function is to contribute to the competitive status and profitable operation through executing sourcing events, spend analysis, contract negotiations and obtaining the best total cost of ownership. The position also assists with implementing process improvements and supporting the department with solutions to sourcing challenges.

Essential Functions:

• Research internal business need and market trends to recommend sourcing strategy for assigned projects. Present recommendation to management and senior leadership and execute overall sourcing plan.
• Design RFPs/ RFQs / electronic auction events as needed to meet project needs. Review supplier proposals, including the underlying financial model to develop spend and/or saving targets. Calculate, track and record monthly savings to assess relative performance to target.
• Collaborate with cross-functions to resolve supply or performance issues, review and influence recovery plans both internally and with suppliers
• Engage suppliers to meet Ryder's business needs and drive improvements in quality, capacity, capability, and cost.
• Monitor market trends and conditions to ensure that contract portfolio is benchmarked appropriately

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements in sourcing, supply management, and related areas

Skills and Abilities:

• Concise and pro-active communication skills with ability to lead indirectly
• Team oriented and comfortable working with cross functional teams
• Strong sense of urgency, organizational, follow-up, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and manage suppliers
• Creative thinking, constructive, positive attitude
• Ability to comprehend complex amounts of data and identify patterns
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) advanced required
• Tableau / MS Power BI intermediate preferred
• SQL beginner preferred
• Understanding of sourcing processes and events intermediate required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree preferred Business, Finance, or related field
• Four (4) years or more Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Management required
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) advanced required
• Tableau / MS Power BI intermediate preferred
• SQL beginner preferred
• Understanding of sourcing processes and events intermediate required
• Other CPSM or other professional supply management or purchasing certificate

Travel:

DOT Regulated: None

Job Category: Procurement

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: $70,000.00

Maximum Pay Range: $70,000.00

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ ryder.com ] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.