Supplier Management Analyst

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

Reporting to the Manager, Analytics & Operations, the Supplier Management Analyst will support coordination and communication with all internal stakeholders for any supplier related issues and leading all vendor negotiations / performance discussions on a periodic (monthly/quarterly) schedule. You will work with the procurement enablement team to promote outstanding procurement process standards and support the Supplier Manager to achieve cost of goods sold goals across multiple product categories ranging from $50M to $200M in COGS. This is a hybrid role and is based 3 days a week at the Lake Forest, IL headquarters or Chicago, IL Merchandise Mart office.

You Will

• Ensure Grainger has the best product assortment for our customers at the best cost.
• Provide analytical support for supplier negotiations.
• Evaluate national brand supplier transaction performance.
• Update contracts and establish new supplier agreement letters (SAL).
• Kick-off product life cycle activities (discontinuations, new item adds, etc.).
• Coordinate with supplier to support cross functional needs (enhanced content, product information requests, etc.).
• Procure national brand products based on plan.
• Manage national brand product purchasing process.
• Provide guidance and training to staff auditors.
• Lead or participate in department continuous improvement projects.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years’ experience working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• 1+ year data analytics experience, using data to tell a story.
• Understanding of customer requirements, supply management-marketing strategy, and demand generation fulfillment process.
• Ability to create and demonstrate results.
• Experience with suppliers & customers.
• Change Management skills.
• Understanding of company financials (sales, Cost of Goods Sold, profit margins, unit sales, etc.) and the ability to analyze this information to identify areas of opportunity.

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.