Associate Financial Analyst - Strategic Sourcing

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's leading wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, providing the best way to get technology from the people who make it to the people who use it. We take pride in our team's ability to deliver exceptional performance and believe the people we hire make us even more extraordinary. That's why we continue to seek outstanding candidates to strengthen the Ingram Micro workforce. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer: - Exceptional leadership and a diverse, talented team that sets us apart in the fast-paced IT industry - The opportunity to make a difference as you set the pace for your career development in a progressive, high-performance culture - Teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and innovation--these are our values, which guide our decisions and behaviors IF YOU RECOGNIZE OPPORTUNITY IN CHANGE, THIS IS WHERE YOU'LL EXCEL  ------------------------------------------------------------------- Associate Financial Analyst, Strategic Sourcing The Strategic Sourcing team reports to the North America Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. The Sourcing team is responsible for managing indirect spend in North America including leading the selection of suppliers and managing the ongoing relationship with preferred suppliers. Successful Candidates: Will be highly motivated and success oriented, effective communicators, analytically strong, able to negotiate, and take initative. Responsibilities: 1. Providing analytical support to sourcing projects including * Profiling Ingram Micro internal usage and spending patterns (spend analysis, total cost of ownership analysis,  business requirements and specifications discovery / documentation) * Analyzing the supply marketing (researching and identifying potential qualified suppliers, researching industry cost/price drivers, developing requests for proposals) * Analyzing supplier proposals * Implementing new supplier agreements 2. Providing project management for small sourcing initiatives including * Leading cross functional teams * Identifying critical success criteria and developing project strategies * Documenting and communicating project milestones and results * Negotiating agreement terms * Managing project timelines * Managing supplier relationships 3. Occasional transaction responsibilities * Placing purchase orders * Researching on hold invoices The Sourcing Analyst will also provide other sourcing support as requested. Requirements: Education: BA/BS Degree in Finance/Accounting or 4 years of related external experience or 2 years of related internal experience. Experience: 0 to 2 years business experience. Familiarity with working in a high-volume, highly dynamic rapid paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to make recommendations, gain agreement and implement solutions on behalf of a diverse organization. A basic to generally proficient level of knowledge in: Spreadsheets - Excel - writing macros, developing formulas, using functions such as pivot and lookup tables Database - MS Access - multi-table queries, report generation, macros, forms Word Processing - MS Word Familiarity with Impulse - able to navigate between various screens, knowledge of where to locate data Ability to work with immediate peers and intermediate level internal associates. A basic to moderate level of financial analysis knowledge. Basic to moderate modeling and problem solving skills. Ability to work under moderate supervision and guidance, at a stable pace.  To apply for this position, please click the Apply Now button.  You may also visit our website at www.ingrammicro-careers.com to view other positions or to complete an applicant profile so we can contact you when positions that match your interest become available. Please include salary history in the cover letter section of the application system. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Ingram Micro is dedicated to fostering the strength that diversity brings to our workforce. EOE MF/D/V.    Company: Ingram Micro