Senior Business Analyst, Sourcing Supplier Partnerships

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Grainger Full time

About Grainger

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members, and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details

Grainger Sourcing provides a key component to our value by fulfilling customers' unmet needs for products and services from our network of 14K suppliers. As Sr. Analyst, Sourcing Supplier Partnerships, you will help implement a supplier strategy foundational to a best-in-class Sourcing organization. You will function as an internal consultant, identifying areas for process improvement based off data. You will report to the Manager, Supplier Partnerships. This position requires presence onsite at the Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL office or Lake Forest, IL headquarters two days per week.

You Will

Support implementation of a supplier stratification model to help the Sourcing organization improve quote response time and quote conversion; focus on our largest and impactful relationships. Research and recommend new sources of supply based off MRO trends and customer requests. Communicate with Sourcing Only vendors to improve performance in quality of quotation details, shipping performance and other key relationship metrics. Engage with Supplier Management and Supplier Performance Management teams on shared suppliers for consistency in messaging when serving Grainger and our customers. Partner with Sourcing Operations and Sourcing Analytics teams on continuous improvement opportunities, using data to inform project opportunities and success measures. Perform data analysis to support strategy development and operations while also communicating findings and developing recommendations to leadership to influence decision making.

You Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years related experience in Supplier Management or Procurement or a focus on supplier relationships Broad business knowledge and organizational awareness with the ability to understand business profitability drivers Proficiency using data and reporting tools (e.g. Teradata, PowerBI) to perform data analysis and make data-driven decisions

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

DEI Statement


Grainger is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes offering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during interviews, please let us know and we will provide the appropriate assistance.

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