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It is the Mission of The Sherwin-Williams Company to be the supplier of the highest value coatings products and services in the World. This will be accomplished by developing and acquiring the appropriate resources to continuously improve the performance of our Products, Services and People.

Sherwin-Williams has always been more than just our company name. We’re an organization built on the ideas, foresight and dedication of our people. In 1866, those people were founders Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, who wanted to create a ready-to-use paint that could protect the homes and industrial machines just beginning to shape the United States – paints that they delivered on their promises.

Today, Sherwin-Williams lives by a common goal: to delight our customers and protect the world around us – doing so as a team. We consider each other family, and ingrained in our culture is the desire to listen to each other and do what’s best for the business, customers and employees. We strive to achieve excellence in everything we do: we make products of the highest quality, we innovate, we compete at the highest level possible without sacrificing our ethics, and we get involved in our communities. Our 60,000 employees around the globe see it that what we say is what we do – and that we work together to grow with integrity.

Reliability and sustainability are at the heart of what Sherwin Williams does. We are committed to strengthening our Sourcing capability across the European Region to support strategic growth. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Sourcing Indirect Spend Analyst to be based in the Rzeszow Region, Poland. A critical role to the regional Sourcing organization, the Sourcing Indirect Spend Analyst is essential to the outperformance of the Sourcing function. Reporting directly to the Associate Indirect Sourcing Director, the role supports the regional organization through the following three primary objectives:

• Ensure fact based decisions are able to be made
• Own regular communication to other functions across the Region, including management reports
• Track the overall performance of the department

Responsibilities

• As the department owner for specific tools (Savings tracking and Reporting tools), the Procurement Indirect Spend Analyst will manage performance tracking and reporting (Savings, Working Capital improvements, Spend, etc …). She/He will work with the Category Sourcing Manager (CSMs), Buyers, Director, to develop and find savings or/and development opportunities for Sherwin-Williams growth, competitiveness and innovations. The incumbent will support RFI, RFP and RFQ creation and distribution, built market intelligence. The Analyst will have full insight into the Sourcing process and understand how data can support outperformance with the function. Core activities critical to enabling success in this role will include :
• Develop and maintain efficient processes to update data, public market information and vendors’ information for Sherwin Williams decision’s tools.
• Serve as liaison and maintain specific department components of vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas.
• Track addressed spend value, their accuracy and consistency from several different sources across the Region
• Track Sourcing performance, ensure relevant data submission from CPMs and publish relevant reports. Work with stake holders in the Region to ensure data provided meets needs
• Maintain project management system
• Develop and maintain a variety of reports such as vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other information.
• Perform a variety of complex special projects, which may include compiling and analysing data, reviewing processes and operations, and developing reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Conduct RFI – RFPs/RFQ’s and e-auctions using an e-Procurement application. Work with CPMs to ensure desired outcome is supported. If needed, support in the distribution and consolidation of vendor responses.
• Support CPMs and ensuring all key cost drivers are identified
• Meet with departments and units, understanding needs and objectives, and assisting with determining proper specifications or recommends alternatives
• Ensure compliance with Global, Regional and local policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Administration, Procurement preferred :
• Advanced skills in Excel, Big Data Management, and Data Modeling; experienced in preparing, analyzing, and communicating data accurately and confidentially.
• Applied sourcing principles and practices; developed RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; and analyzed purchasing reports to support procurement strategies
• Operated within complex supply chains and multi-national, matrix organizations; ensured compliance with global and regional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experienced in ERP environments (Coupa is a plus) and proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant tools.
• Communicated clearly and credibly across all organizational levels to deliver consistent procurement messaging and stakeholder alignment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience
• English skills on advanced level as over 90% of the written communication is in English and all members of the team are coming abroad the Region. At least B2 level

Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It-s all here for you... let-s Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries
• Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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