Category Analyst

Supports a set of commodities in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities across the enterprise. Assists the strategic sourcing process for assigned commodities by data gathering, identifying suppliers, quote preparation, supplier qualification, and gap analysis to make robust decisions regarding supplier selection and sourcing needs. Helps to develop global commodity sourcing strategies, and identify cost reduction opportunities for assigned commodities.

Analyzes broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviews cost/price and value analysis to support review and selection of alternative suppliers

Partners with Category Manager to build and manage high level supplier relationships: communicates supplier performance & gaps to goals, and outlines improvement to ensure business objectives are met

Identifies opportunities for supplier training on relevant processes and procedures

Builds strategic sourcing goals and metrics for cost reduction, supplier performance, and sourcing decisions based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance

Researches and evaluates the benefits of contracts, open-market purchases and out-sourcing as directed by the Category Manager

Reviews savings opportunities and aligns with the Category Managers on the development of any corrective action plans

Assists with recommendations and implementation of changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas

Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to systemic supplier performance issues

Support the procurement teams to set up and maintain of internal item catalogues

Acts as a communication liaison for key stakeholders

Performs other duties as assigned

Comprehensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of supplier commodity processes and practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation

Proficiency with PC software and SAP

Ability to work in a team environment and to build and manage business relationships

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications, Statistical Process Control and other significant quality management techniques

Strong knowledge of basic Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) principles

Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

One year of experience in purchasing or related field

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper, Billy Goat, Allmand, Simpli Phi, Branco and Victa brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Engine production averages 10 million units per year as of April 2015.