About the role
Job Description
Milwaukee Tool is seeking a results-driven, analytical, and collaborative Procurement Senior Analyst to support New Product Development (NPD), cost reduction, and supply improvement initiatives. This role is key in sourcing components, assemblies, and tooling, while leveraging data analytics to optimize supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive informed strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with procurement experience. You’ll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Supplier Quality, and Global Operations to deliver value across the sourcing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Sourcing Support (NPD & Projects)
- Lead sourcing and purchasing activities for New Product Development (NPD), including RFP/RFQ management, supplier engagement, and quoting analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality) to ensure successful part qualification and production readiness.
- Drive negotiations of tooling, per-unit pricing, NRE, and commercial terms with suppliers.
- Evaluate and propose cost reduction opportunities through alternative processes, materials, or manufacturing sources.
- Represent supplier voice during early product development and ensure clear communication on supplier capabilities and risks.
Procurement Analytics & Reporting
- Gather, cleanse, and analyze data from ERP systems (Oracle), supplier databases, and procurement tools.
- Conduct cost analyses to support savings tracking, PPV insights, and freight cost evaluations.
- Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI or Excel to visualize key procurement metrics (e.g., supplier performance, cost trends, savings pipelines).
- Support forecasting and supplier capacity planning using historical trends and predictive models.
- Provide visibility into procurement KPIs, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analytics (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
- Strong background in sourcing for NPD, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations.
- Proven track record managing procurement projects across multiple regions or functions.
Skills
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation abilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Project management experience, with demonstrated leadership of sourcing activities and supplier coordination.
- English is a must
Preferred
- Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems.
- Technical knowledge of plastic, metals or electronic components, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Travel Requirement
- Up to 25%, including domestic and international supplier visits and project support.
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