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Sourcing Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Sourcing Financial Analyst is responsible for executing contracts based on the results of RFXs to obtain the best value for goods and services required by our client. Cushman & Wakefield manages the facility and property services for the Client's portfolio including landscaping and snow removal, fire safety services, janitorial services, general contractors, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, UPS, elevators, pest control, etc.

Job Description

• Analyze aggregate procurement data to identify trends and opportunities, and create reports for Sourcing Managers and Senior Leadership

• Maintain category-related dashboards/reports to support team functionality and planning

• Identify and report savings and diversity spend for monthly reports

• Review and analyze spend and facility data to identify sourcing opportunities, RFP requirements and to evaluate supplier base

• Track and report savings as needed across the Sourcing Team; collaborate with the Sourcing team to develop Sourcing performance reports(via Excel & PowerPoint primarily)

• Satisfy key Sourcing project-specific analytical needs:

• Provide spend category benchmarking analysis with Sourcing Manager input and direction

• Analyze spend data (spend diagnostic)

• Make recommendations based on data-driven insights

• Identify opportunities to increase overall savings

• Provide sourcing project analytical support, including but not limited to:

• Supplier list

• Supplier performance metrics

• Historical quantities & forecast quantities

• Assist in the management of all RFX activities, including but not limited to:

• Compile and fully vet spend baseline

• Establish and maintain RFX participant list

• Create and manage of RFX timeline to ensure key deadlines are met

• Prepare RFX pricing workbooks to align with the Scope of Work

• Provide award scenario planning analysis (‘what-if scenarios’ of RFX supplier responses including pricing)

• Identify new suppliers as needed

• Rationalize the supplier base

• Increase spend with diverse suppliers

• Assist in the maintenance of the Sourcing Dashboard (Master Supplier & Rates Directory)

• Provide basic project management support (status reporting, project plan execution support) in collaboration with Sourcing Managers

• Assist in the development of presentations (PowerPoint) for Sourcing initiatives and projects (updates, ROI, etc.)

• Create, manage and maintain sourcing agreements on our SharePoint site

• Responsible for establishing pricing and properties files for suppliers with large contracts and/or repeated services

• Collaborate with suppliers/internal resources to identify and track location and service changes and amend agreements as needed

• Support finance to resolve invoice issues for on time payment to suppliers

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Customer Relationship Skills

• Technical Skills

• Communication (oral and written)

• Financial Management

• Matrix Organization / Business Partner Skills

• Presentation Skills

• Business Acumen

Related requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or sourcing is preferred

Years of Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an analytical role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sourcing or procurement experience a plus

• Strong analytical skills

• Must have proven experience with detailed data analysis, large data sets and an ability to quickly assess and draw conclusions from complex data sets

• Ability to conduct cost and benefit analysis

• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Merging Spreadsheets, Sorting, Adding Filters, Custom Sort, etc.) knowledge and proficiency with other MS Office products is required

• Demonstrated ability to manage assignments from start to finish, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking

• Team player with a positive attitude and ability to hit the ground running

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where results are achieved through influence and the incorporation of multiple points of view

• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking to solve business challenges via data-driven insights a plus

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Eagerness to learn and assist key business partners

• Time management and the ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines

Physical Work Requirements

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Environment: The role is hybrid remote / work-from-home with typical business working hours expected supporting a national account.

As part of meeting business and client needs, period travel could include work in commercial and professional office environments.

When remote, the incumbent in the role is expected to provide an internet connection at their remote location with no reimbursement for internet costs. If remote work is not preferred a local hub office to the candidate’s location may be an alternative assigned work location.

Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Scheduling

Most schedules work typical East Coast (EST) business hours based on supporting the account overall.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $58,990.00 - $69,400.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.