Sourcing Analyst II

Additional Information:

5% Travel

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze reports using Microsoft applications, Business Intelligence tools, and ERP systems to support sourcing and business decisions.
• Create and maintain supplier performance reports, vendor databases, pricing analyses, spend summaries, and other procurement-related metrics.
• Conduct market research and cost-impact analyses to support category strategies, supplier negotiations, and risk assessments.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of standardized pricing analysis methodologies.

• Maintain accurate supplier pricing and related procurement data within ERP systems in accordance with approved supplier agreements and category lead direction.
• Validate pricing information and monitor supplier price changes to assess business impact and identify opportunities for mitigation or savings.
• Ensure data integrity across sourcing, pricing, and supplier management systems.

• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice pricing discrepancies and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding pricing, performance, process improvements, and procurement-related initiatives.
• Support supplier onboarding and engagement activities, including training and support related to procurement technologies and eBusiness platforms.

• Support procurement technology initiatives, including paperless purchasing, electronic transactions, supplier portals, and consignment inventory programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining sourcing best practices and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain project documentation and records associated with cost savings initiatives and sourcing projects.
• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, and Business Unit teams to track project milestones, timelines, and realized savings.
• Support category managers in supplier performance reviews, sourcing events, contract implementation, and strategic projects.

• Assist in resolving supply-related issues by monitoring orders, deliveries, and supplier communications.
• Support efforts to maintain continuity of supply and minimize operational disruptions.
• Participate in special projects, analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in sourcing, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, manufacturing, or a related business environment.

• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience developing and analyzing reports using Business Intelligence tools.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of procurement, supply chain, or sourcing processes.
• Experience supporting supplier management, pricing analysis, or cost-reduction initiatives.