JOB PURPOSE Assignments as an Analyst will include and are not limited to RFQ (Request for Quote) processing, pricing review and negotiation, and researching, compiling, and analyzing data to ensure supplier quotations align with established benchmarks. The position is responsible for tracking and managing costs, researching and explaining variances, coordinating technical documentation and updates with Product Development and Quality Assurance, and managing annual KPI cost reduction initiatives. Additional responsibilities include supporting on-time delivery of quotations, meeting production In Warehouse Dates (IWD), maintaining suppliers and supplier agreements, and conducting market research and analysis of raw materials and components. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES RFQ and Cost Negotiation. Process RFQs, coordinate activities with suppliers, review costs with buyers and engineering teams, conduct supplier negotiations, develop pro forma orders, administer long-term agreements, drive cost reduction initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, and assist vendors with MSAPTURN. Market Research and Data Analysis. Develop cost reduction strategies, maintain documentation, support audits and negotiations, update standard costs and lead times, and analyze supplier relationships and capabilities. Supplier Management. Establish and manage domestic and international supplier relationships while meeting expectations for quality, cost, delivery timelines, In Warehouse Dates, cycle times, and technology requirements. Purchasing Support. Support supply team management of accessory-related core parts. Purchasing Support with Other Departments. Support Supply and Finance teams with billing discrepancies, sample part purchase orders, reconciliations, and supplier financial reporting. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Identify strategies and implement tactics to achieve annualized net savings of approximately 2%. Develop and maintain a supply base that achieves the lowest total cost while meeting quality, cost, delivery, service, inventory, and continuous improvement objectives. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Identify and eliminate barriers affecting supplier performance. Negotiate business and pricing agreements while minimizing organizational risk. Manage supplier activity databases, including spend tracking, pricing information, and project status. Support long-term supplier relationship initiatives. Develop commodity sourcing strategies. Manage purchasing and supply management processes. Maintain tracking systems for sales activity and open orders. Assist vendors with MSAPTURN technical issues and training. Support engineering teams with procurement of sample parts and materials. WORK SCHEDULE / TRAVEL Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Travel: Occasional overnight travel up to 20% by land and/or air. MAJOR CHALLENGES AND KEY DECISIONS Requires strong problem-solving skills to address vendor and customer billing concerns and other procurement-related issues.