Sr. Indirect Sourcing Analyst

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OverviewDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Indirect Sourcing Analyst? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!ResponsibilitiesSr. Indirect Sourcing Analyst by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic )Summary:Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.Job Summary:The Senior Indirect Sourcing Analyst leads strategic indirect procurement initiatives for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) across capital equipment, tooling, construction, design services, and operating expense (OPEX) categories. This role defines and executes category strategies, leads complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, and drives enterprise-wide cost, risk, and supplier performance optimization efforts. Working closely with internal stakeholders and global partners, the Senior Indirect Sourcing Analyst manages supplier relationships, ensures contractual compliance, and champions procurement governance and continuous improvement. Success in this position requires advanced sourcing expertise, strong business acumen, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence strategic business decisions across multiple departments within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Duties:Functional Operations:Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex indirect spend categories, including construction, design services, capital equipment, tooling, and OPEX expendituresServe as the sourcing lead for construction, design, capital project, and tooling-related procurement activities, leveraging knowledge of construction materials, contract structures, insurance requirements, and project delivery methodsLead end-to-end procurement activities, including scope development, RFx management (RFI, RFQ, RFP), supplier evaluation, bidder engagement, contract negotiations, and supplier selectionNegotiate and administer supplier, consultant, and contractor agreements, including Statements of Work (SOW), Master Service Agreements (MSA), Master Purchase Agreements (MPA), and other commercial contractsConduct enterprise-wide spend analysis, total cost of ownership assessments, and market intelligence reviews to support sourcing decisions and category strategiesManage strategic supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for key suppliersLead supplier performance reviews and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability, innovation, and operational excellenceDevelop compelling business cases and sourcing recommendations to support investment prioritization and strategic procurement decisionsPerformance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and streamline procurement processesLead sourcing and supplier optimization initiatives supporting operational efficiency and long-term business objectivesUtilize data analytics, ERP systems, and reporting tools to monitor spend, identify trends, and drive informed decision-makingChampion procurement governance, policy compliance, standardization, and best practices across the organizationSupport procurement transformation, continuous improvement, and sourcing excellence initiatives that enhance stakeholder value and operational performanceTraining & Team Support:Mentor and provide guidance to junior sourcing and procurement team members on sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, category management, and supplier relationship managementShare market intelligence, category expertise, and procurement best practices to strengthen team capabilitiesPromote procurement best practices and contribute to the development of sourcing and procurement capabilities across the organizationSupport onboarding and development activities for new team members as neededServe as a subject matter expert for strategic sourcing and category management activitiesCross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:Partner with Design, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and business stakeholders to support successful project execution and procurement outcomesCollaborate with global procurement teams to ensure alignment with corporate sourcing strategies, sustainability initiatives, and business objectivesInfluence sourcing, contracting, and investment decisions through data-driven recommendations presented to management and senior leadershipPresent sourcing recommendations, supplier performance updates, market intelligence, and project outcomes to leadership and key stakeholdersBuild strong relationships across the organization to ensure sourcing initiatives effectively support operational and strategic prioritiesQuality, Safety, & Compliance:Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and ethical sourcing standardsManage sourcing governance, procurement policies, templates, and contracting processesSupport supplier risk management activities, including mitigation planning, performance monitoring, and escalation management to minimize supply chain disruptionsMaintain accurate sourcing documentation, contracts, and procurement recordsChampion procurement excellence through governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiativesFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements when accessing operational, construction, or manufacturing environmentsTravel Requirement:Up to 10% domestic and international travel as business needs requirePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes,#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

OverviewDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Indirect Sourcing Analyst? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!ResponsibilitiesSr. Indirect Sourcing Analyst by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic )Summary:Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.Job Summary:The Senior Indirect Sourcing Analyst leads strategic indirect procurement initiatives for Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) across capital equipment, tooling, construction, design services, and operating expense (OPEX) categories. This role defines and executes category strategies, leads complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, and drives enterprise-wide cost, risk, and supplier performance optimization efforts. Working closely with internal stakeholders and global partners, the Senior Indirect Sourcing Analyst manages supplier relationships, ensures contractual compliance, and champions procurement governance and continuous improvement. Success in this position requires advanced sourcing expertise, strong business acumen, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence strategic business decisions across multiple departments within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Duties:Functional Operations:Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex indirect spend categories, including construction, design services, capital equipment, tooling, and OPEX expendituresServe as the sourcing lead for construction, design, capital project, and tooling-related procurement activities, leveraging knowledge of construction materials, contract structures, insurance requirements, and project delivery methodsLead end-to-end procurement activities, including scope development, RFx management (RFI, RFQ, RFP), supplier evaluation, bidder engagement, contract negotiations, and supplier selectionNegotiate and administer supplier, consultant, and contractor agreements, including Statements of Work (SOW), Master Service Agreements (MSA), Master Purchase Agreements (MPA), and other commercial contractsConduct enterprise-wide spend analysis, total cost of ownership assessments, and market intelligence reviews to support sourcing decisions and category strategiesManage strategic supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for key suppliersLead supplier performance reviews and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability, innovation, and operational excellenceDevelop compelling business cases and sourcing recommendations to support investment prioritization and strategic procurement decisionsPerformance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and streamline procurement processesLead sourcing and supplier optimization initiatives supporting operational efficiency and long-term business objectivesUtilize data analytics, ERP systems, and reporting tools to monitor spend, identify trends, and drive informed decision-makingChampion procurement governance, policy compliance, standardization, and best practices across the organizationSupport procurement transformation, continuous improvement, and sourcing excellence initiatives that enhance stakeholder value and operational performanceTraining & Team Support:Mentor and provide guidance to junior sourcing and procurement team members on sourcing methodologies, negotiation strategies, category management, and supplier relationship managementShare market intelligence, category expertise, and procurement best practices to strengthen team capabilitiesPromote procurement best practices and contribute to the development of sourcing and procurement capabilities across the organizationSupport onboarding and development activities for new team members as neededServe as a subject matter expert for strategic sourcing and category management activitiesCross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:Partner with Design, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Risk Management, Finance, and business stakeholders to support successful project execution and procurement outcomesCollaborate with global procurement teams to ensure alignment with corporate sourcing strategies, sustainability initiatives, and business objectivesInfluence sourcing, contracting, and investment decisions through data-driven recommendations presented to management and senior leadershipPresent sourcing recommendations, supplier performance updates, market intelligence, and project outcomes to leadership and key stakeholdersBuild strong relationships across the organization to ensure sourcing initiatives effectively support operational and strategic prioritiesQuality, Safety, & Compliance:Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and ethical sourcing standardsManage sourcing governance, procurement policies, templates, and contracting processesSupport supplier risk management activities, including mitigation planning, performance monitoring, and escalation management to minimize supply chain disruptionsMaintain accurate sourcing documentation, contracts, and procurement recordsChampion procurement excellence through governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiativesFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements when accessing operational, construction, or manufacturing environmentsTravel Requirement:Up to 10% domestic and international travel as business needs requirePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes,#J-18808-Ljbffr