Hiring: Strategic Sourcing Analyst Company: Crane ChemPharma & Energy Location: The Woodlands, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:00:05 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •Develop and maintain global supply chain analysis tools, including Zycus, Power BI dashboards, databases, and reporting systems to support strategic sourcing and supply chain decision-making. •Perform comprehensive global spend analysis to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, productivity improvements, and process optimization opportunities. Quantify financial impact, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement action plans, and track realized benefits. •Analyze and report on sourcing trends affecting business performance, including contract expirations, pricing fluctuations, cost variance analysis, market conditions, commodity trends, tariffs, and economic indicators. •Support supplier negotiations by conducting cost-benefit analyses, benchmarking studies, working capital assessments, and payment term evaluations. •Support sourcing projects, supplier rationalization initiatives, productivity programs, and strategic supplier development activities. •Consistent with the Crane Business System (CBS), participate in, facilitate, and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement events that eliminate waste, improve flow, enhance supplier performance, and deliver measurable results in Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Working Capital. •Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to support supply chain initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable business results. •Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to make timely, effective, and data-driven decisions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project, with the ability to analyze large datasets and present findings to stakeholders. Qualifications: •Assist business units with vendor onboarding and setup, invoicing issues, data discrepancies, supplier master data management, and payment term negotiations. Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance, data integrity, and process accuracy. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!