IT Senior Sourcing Analyst (FT) - Daltile

• This is an In-Office opportunity.
• This is a direct hire role, not B2C or B2B.
• This role does not offer sponsorship or relocation assistance.

• Proactively seek out new suppliers/materials/services and capture cost saving opportunities through awareness of market drivers, negotiations, and synergistic opportunities, while simultaneously improving quality and operating efficiencies.
• Participate in new product development process as the primary purchasing resource for finding and selecting new product materials/services and suppliers, with an aptitude for technical detail across a wide variety of categories.
• Meet with suppliers and provide data driven feedback on supplier performance.
• Assist Sourcing leadership in data gathering and analysis, providing recommendations and research in purchasing decisions of key categories.
• Promote a strong liaison with appropriate personnel across all business units and foster good working relationships with suppliers.
• Learn suppliers’ processes at a technical level to better identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
• Help build and issue forecasts of consumption and/or spend to external suppliers and internal groups such as Finance.
• Develop sourcing strategies and recommendations for our internal stakeholders, protecting the interests of the company and balancing short-term and long-term benefits.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of Sourcing and/or Purchasing.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.  SAP experience preferred.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal tile as well as natural stone, large format slab and countertop products used in residential and commercial spaces across North America.Under its three powerhouse brands — Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean — Dal-Tile leads the industry in both design and product innovation, and is committed to incorporating environmentally-friendly materials, processes, and products throughout its organization.Dal-Tile has more than 9,500 employees in North America and sells its products through a network of more than 300 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and design studios that service a robust network of trade customers. Dal-Tile products are also sold through independent flooring retailers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dallas, Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries, the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world.For more information on Dal-Tile and Mohawk Industries, please visit mohawkind.com. For product information, visit daltile.com, marazziusa.com, and americanolean.com.