Supplier Analyst Supervisor

Supplier Analyst Supervisor

Role Summary:

The Supplier Analyst Supervisor encompasses the same responsibilities as a Supplier Analyst, with additional responsibility for leading the regional team. Responsibilities include supplier strategic oversight, performance health, and operational excellence of a diverse portfolio of 200 suppliers. This role mirrors the responsibilities of a Supplier Manager but emphasizes scalable data analysis and risk-based prioritization to manage a high-volume vendor base efficiently. The Supplier Analyst acts as a critical link between Category Management and Business Units in conjunction with Supplier Technicians, ensuring that all 200 suppliers align with global strategies and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assignments for the team based on inputs from the Regional Supplier Management Director, Category or BU stakeholders
• Ensure open two-way communication between the Supplier Analysts and associated stakeholders
• Manage day-to-day oversight of the supplier portfolio across assigned category
• Analyze spending and performance data across the supplier portfolio to support Supplier Managers and Category Management in developing high-level Supplier Plans and segmentation as necessary
• Review trends and make recommendations to the business for opportunities to consolidate spend
• Coordinate targeted development activities, collaborating with Supplier Technicians where required
• Ensure a baseline of compliance on contractual agreements and supplier specific terms in alignment with Flowserve policies and procedures
• Schedule and lead supplier engagements and business reviews based on KPI compliance
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and service levels to ensure business continuity
• Escalate performance or risk concerns to Supplier Technicians as appropriate
• Manage supplier relationships with oversight into overall performance, and targeted improvement activities for the designated portfolio of suppliers
• Monitor and action supplier performance around competitiveness, delivery, quality, and cost
• Collaborate with Supplier Technicians to manage supplier risk, addressing and mitigating high risk criteria – including maintenance of risk elements in the SC Risk App for highest-risk suppliers within the portfolio
• Coordinate with suppliers any escalations and risks raised through the appropriate escalation channels
• Maintain open communication channels and accurate master data for the portfolio of suppliers through engagements and stakeholder identification
• Analyze aggregate supplier load versus business needs, identifying potential bottlenecks across the portfolio suppliers and proposing alternative sourcing options.
• Coordinate with site or business unit leadership on solving routine issues, and escalating risk through the appropriate escalation channels
• Support issue resolution by gathering data, facilitating communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders, and coordinating with Supplier Technicians and Category Management

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain
• Experience in leading a team or with demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder collaboration & relationship management  
• Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chain 
• Very strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills 
• Proficiency in Project Management 
• Knowledge of supply base within the category area of operation 
• Understanding of market dynamics 
• Strong analytical skills which involve collecting, analysing and interpreting data 
• Certified Supply Chain Professional 
• Geographically mobile for engagement opportunities 
• Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels 

Experience Level

Senior Level