WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Aquanima U.S. is seeking an Analyst II to join our strategic sourcing team in Boston, Massachusetts. As an analyst, you will support the completion of category analysis, pricing negotiations and service optimization. Our goal is to attain the best price and service conditions for our organization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Projects and Negotiation

• Partner with manager to outline the end-to-end strategic sourcing process using data and market analysis, strategy development, pricing negotiations, and contract review

• Independently carry out straightforward negotiations; partner with management to carry out negotiations of moderate complexity

• Calculate and report sourcing initiative results and year over year savings

• Approve Expense Requests at the Procurement Quality Control level

Relationship Management

• Develop and sustain meaningful relationships through building trust and rapport with internal Santander stakeholders utilizing strong customer service skills

• Hold meetings with clients across all stages of the project with the objective of keeping all stakeholders informed of the activities and advancements of the category

• Represent Santander's position in front of suppliers in order to obtain the most convenient or desirable business proposals for Santander, and act as the communication link between Santander and suppliers

• Raise issues falling within the procurement cycle to management and assist in their resolution

Data and Market Analysis

• Understand and execute category strategy as designed by manager and take part in redirection as necessary

• Understand the minimum service requirements defined by the business line

• Occasionally conduct market analysis across category responsibilities, and work with manager to identify gaps to increase leverage during negotiation

• Partner with manager to analyze and evaluate the vendor proposals to determine the best value option for Santander

• Internal Continuous Improvement

• Identify and support the resolution of potential obstacles or complications when executing categories

• Participate in the development and execution of internal projects to improve organizational performance

• Offer support and act as a resource for more junior teammates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree Business, Economics, Engineering or other equivalent field required

• 3+ years Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or other equivalent field required

• Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment

• Ability to define problems, organize relevant information, establish facts, and draw and defend valid conclusions

• Ability to work independently on matters within the position

• PC skills, particularly MS Office Suite

• Strong organization and project management skills

• Experience with electronic sourcing platforms is highly valued

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: Dorchester, MA, Dorchester

Other Locations: Massachusetts-Dorchester

Organization: NW Services Co