Sourcing CI & Process Lead

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Date: Sep 29, 2025

Location: CIUDAD DE PANAMA, PA

Company: Grainger Businesses

 

Work Location Type: Hybrid 

 

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. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. 



Position Details

The Sourcing CI & Process Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence across the Sourcing function by leading strategic initiatives that streamline workflows, enhance team performance through data-driven coaching, and reduce inefficiencies. The role combines expertise in continuous improvement methodologies with strong data analytics and reporting capabilities, particularly in Power BI and SQL, to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. By partnering with cross-functional teams, this role champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to enhance value delivery across sourcing operations.



You Will

  • Design and operationalize a model (process, tools, and governance) rooted in continuous improvement principles by instituting project management best practices by using PDCA (Plan, Do, Check and Adjust) or relevant methodology.
  • Use analytics and cross-functional collaboration to quickly understand and improve Sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Provide expertise and oversight to partners during the initiation, planning, implementation, and control phases of project work. Work with partners, subject matter experts, and different levels of leaders across the organization to advance project goals
  • Develop baselines for metrics and assist teams in identifying goals and action plans to improve metrics.
  • Test new and better ways to solve problems using relevant Continuous Improvement/Lean tools and principles.
  • Prioritize work, guide targeted progress, anticipate and remove barriers, and communicate clear project status to multiple levels.
  • Use analytics and judgment to identify, prioritize and solve complex business problems with recommendations to leadership considering upstream and downstream impacts, risks and data
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in sourcing operations and automate processes using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA); maintain and enhance existing automated solutions.
You Have

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years Experience in continuous improvement, project management, internal consulting, or related experience Preferred
  • 3+ years Experience working with data warehousing systems (e.g., Teradata, Snowflake, SQL) and ERP platforms such as SAP. Preferred
  • 2+ years Developing and maintaining performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor sourcing process efficiency and identify improvement opportunities; Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in tools such as Power BI and Excel. Preferred
  • Required:
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, PowerApps, and Microsoft Excel. (Advanced proficiency)
  • Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders; data storytelling and visualization. (Intermediate proficiency)
  • Proficiency in process documentation and workflow mapping using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar. (Intermediate proficiency)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights (Advanced proficiency)
  • Proven ability to lead and support cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem-solving and process optimization techniques. (Advanced proficiency)
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across sourcing and related functions. (Intermediate proficiency)

 

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.