Strategic Procurement Analyst

At Panasonic, we're committed to improving people's lives and making the world a better place. Our journey is about creating innovative solutions that make a difference in the lives of our customers and employees.

We're seeking a highly motivated and analytical Strategic Procurement Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for conducting analysis in Excel, Tableau, and other BI tools to support procurement activities, including spend analytics, budget analysis, bid analysis, and more.

• Conduct analysis to identify consolidation opportunities, understand total cost of ownership, and analyze product/service specifications to identify rationalization opportunities.
• Analyze market intelligence to build business cases and should cost models to identify and quantify improvement opportunities for sourcing and non-sourcing activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on baseline data, market dynamics, and business requirements.
• Manage the planning and launch of RFx events, leveraging eSourcing tools, and execute eAuctions as appropriate.
• Analyze complex bidding and award scenarios leveraging multi-bid analysis models to facilitate fact-based supplier selection.
• Support negotiation strategy development and execution, and develop transition plans to new suppliers.
• Work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance and build strong relationships.
• Review contract terms and work with suppliers, stakeholders, and PNA departments to ensure PNA's terms and conditions are accurately met.
• Develop, produce, and deliver supplier information and metrics to all levels of management, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Supply Chain, Business, or Finance.
• MBA and other relevant degrees or certifications, such as ISM CPSM or six sigma, highly desirable.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting, procurement, or supply chain.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and innovative.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of technology applications enabling procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Tableau preferred.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Parental Care Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Flexible Work Program.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Total Well-being Program.