Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Come join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Analyst! 

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for driving data-backed sourcing decisions that optimize material cost, supply continuity, and product standardization across the organization. This role partners cross-functionally with Sourcing, Purchasing, Field Operations, Warehousing, and external suppliers to deliver actionable analytics, uncover cost-reduction opportunities, and improve supply chain performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Building and Presenting Financial Analytics

• Financial analysis of material cost changes and new products being evaluated
• Product usage analysis with cost impacts by divisions
• Create data visualizations for the communication of product, pricing & usage analytics to influence organizational improvement
• Ability to interpret data to identify potential areas of misalignment
  
  

Mechanical Trade Knowledge

• Travel to jobsites to see how our products are being used by Field Operations
• Spend time reviewing products stocked in our warehouse
• Develop an understanding of the base product specifications for each of our customers
• Become familiar with how building codes vary by location and impact product usage
• Identify potential material usage efficiencies for training purposes to align with intended use and/or reduction in waste

Pricing & Material Usage Audits

• Regularly review existing purchases to ensure conformity with negotiated deals which includes: expected price, expected brand and expected Wholesaler by Division
• Audit purchase history for best purchase price performance and identify anything outside of expected results
• Conduct material audits by comparing phase volume vs historical vs expected usage
• Review purchase history & inventories by Division to identify any potential misalignments from expectations.
• Analyze usage patterns for like type products between Divisional Warehouses and bring awareness of any inconsistencies
• Take first steps towards resolving any misalignments & inconsistencies.

 Product Research & Quote Requests

• Through engagement with Field Operations, Warehouse & Manufacturers, research potential new products that could improve quality, efficiency and overall value.
• Engage with Field Operations to test new product ideas and determine viability
• Thoroughly understand product supply chains from raw materials to finished goods and how those products make it to our Warehouses & Jobsites
• Analyze commodity pricing that impacts our material cost and provide data visualizations that will help drive decision making to achieve best purchase price.
• Learn key contacts at Manufacturers, Rep Agencies & Wholesalers for pricing requests on new or existing products.
• Respond to Single Family Business Development and Estimating quote requests.

 Forecasting to Wholesalers & Manufacturers

• Routinely run & provide forecasting to our Wholesalers & Manufactures for critical material categories to prevent work stoppages due to back orders.
• Escalate potential material deficits to Sourcing, Purchasing, Warehouse & Field Operations.
• Conduct Incident Reviews for any backorders or product misalignments resulting in a delay for Field Operations.

Backcharge Case Management & WO Labor Reimbursements

• Document & update information for backcharge cases according to Insurance Industry Standards
• Drive each Backcharge Case through next steps and hold those accountable for necessary information to bring an expeditious resolution
• Coordinate Cases with Manufacturers to aid in their investigation so that a true root cause can be determined and reported back to the organization.
• Daily/Weekly review of Work Orders coded as a MFG defect to ensure the minimum burden of proof for root cause accountability back to our Manufacturers.
• Quarterly, submissions and follow-up of Work Order labor reimbursement requests to our Manufacturers to ensure labor reclamation.

 Item Master Updates & Audits

• Submit pricing updates into the Item Master system for Sourcing initiated changes
• Audit items in Item Master to eliminate duplicates, incorrect item descriptions, misaligned group IDs and other potential errors.
• Ensure alignment of product descriptions according to company standards

 Product Change Notifications (PCN)

• Document Builder or Company initiated product changes
• Track PCNs through each stage of the process from initiation to full integration
• Collaborate with each Department to ensure their activities are progressing according to the PCN schedule

Relationship Building with Wholesalers & Manufacturers

• Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and accountability with our Manufacturing & Wholesaler partners.
• Build strong relationships with our Manufacturers, Rep Agencies & Wholesalers to create opportunities and strengthen the overall supply chain.
• Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse & Field Operations leadership across multiple divisions to support standardization of material usage.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in AI/ML solution development and deployment
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
• Familiarity with business process mapping and automation tools (e.g., Power Automate)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in technology (prefer 2 years in AI/ML roles)
• Expertise in Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical & presentation skills
• A curiosity to investigate complex issues and identify potential solutions
• An unrelenting drive to continuously improve the areas you impact
• Willingness to develop a knowledge of the mechanical trade and the products used
• The desire to research new product ideas and market trends that impact Supply Chain
• Collaborative skills to develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly 

LOCATION: In Office

SALARY:  Salary exempt

BENEFITS 

• Medical   
• Dental   
• Vision   
• Short- & long-term disability   
• Accrued PTO   
• Paid holidays   
• 401(K)   
• Profit sharing 
•  Weekly pay, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision 

It’s time to join the team at R.T. Moore, a mid-size mechanical contractor company where you are more than a number. Here everyone is treated with respect, and leadership cares about you as a person and listens to your input. Plus enjoy a steady Monday-Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends! Ready to get Moore? Check us out at www.rtmoore.com to join one of the largest mechanical contractors in the nation! 

R.T. Moore is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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