Beacon Technologies is seeking a Logistics Sourcing Analyst for our client partner. Our client's Global Procurement Logistics team drives the sourcing of goods and services that support worldwide operations. The Analyst will be assigned certain Logistics categories and projects to manage towards positive outcomes. This includes assisting in or directly managing the execution of administrative and compliance requirements, cost saving initiatives, and regional sourcing projects with a focus on Logistics. Key Logistics areas include, but are not limited to, inbound transportation, customs brokers, distribution centers/ 3PLs, drayage, outbound transportation and other Logistics supporting services. Additionally, the role supports and partners closely with key Supply Chain, Logistics and Finance stakeholders at various management levels.

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end RFI/ RFPs execution spanning from creation, distribution, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST).
• Create executive presentations for project updates and other stakeholder and management communications.
• Execute internal controls requirements (Legal documents review, execution and filing, approvals management, exceptions documentation, etc.) and identify risks.
• Manage assigned projects and lead communications with Logistics stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to align critical cost assumptions and reconcile actual spend against financial targets and negotiation results.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Build a general understanding of the market trends for assigned markets and categories.
• Analyze spend to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Support source to pay process (supplier setup, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, etc.).
• Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform.

Key Qualifications and Experience needed for success:

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree with business or supply chain management preferred, with a minimum of 1 year of procurement/supply chain experience or related field or combination of education and experience.
• Proven mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with positive, customer-focus approach in combination with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong project management skills, experience in managing multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the workforce, including senior leadership and executive management.
• Knowledge of supply chain fundamentals and Procure to Pay processes.
• Proficient in PowerPoint & Excel.
• Experience of working with Business Information Systems - Knowledge/experience with Oracle and Coupa systems a plus.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

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