**Job ID:** 2481

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Sr. Sourcing Analyst leads the tactical efforts supporting the effective procurement of all category needs within their assigned area, striving to purchase at the best total cost and maintaining our standards of quality and service. Additional responsibilities will include supporting and participating in the development of component sourcing strategies, driving productivity, and completing competitive assessments. This role will support sourcing initiatives including new product development, supplier metrics, and on-going data management.

**Specific Responsibilities:**

+ Support the category manager in development and execution of sourcing strategies for Direct Raw Materials (Plastics, Metals, Components), including leading these activities with designated suppliers:

+ Quotation preparation and negotiation activities

+ Product / Part Qualification

+ NPD Support

+ Assist in the delivery of 3-5% YOY productivity (cost reduction) goals for Direct Materials

+ Work cross-functionally to ensure all business needs are met (Engineering, Quality, Marketing)

+ Support supply base rationalization using category spend and supplier capacity analysis

+ Support supplier relationship management activities (QBRs, weekly meetings, productivity/innovation opportunities, etc.)

+ Set up and maintain accurate costing information in SAP and administer SAP requirements

+ Coordinate with the supplier and planner to minimize excess and obsolete inventory

+ Lead data integrity efforts (spend data gathering/verification, RFx analytics, etc.)

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related fields; or comparable experience

+ 2 to 4 years procurement/sourcing experience in direct materials sourcing is preferred

+ Ability to create and deliver a strong and persuasive message through presentation materials and data

+ Basic negotiation knowledge and skillset; default mindset to approach negotiations using data

+ Ability to manage multiple projects to completion

+ Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

+ Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity

+ Ability to organize and analyze data using a PC; Intermediate proficiency in Excel a must

+ Experience Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required

+ Experience in SAP is preferred

+ Ability to travel domestically about 10% of the time.

**CLIMATE**

Dynamic work environment requiring ongoing learning and development. Need to support both short and long-term business objectives. Involves decision-making based on logical evaluation of information. Requires ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while still maintaining attention to detail. Involves a range of interpersonal contacts within Newell Brands and the outside supplier community.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.