Sourcing Analyst I - Additives / Solvents / Distribution

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Sourcing & Transactional Execution Support

• Support RFQ/RFP processes including supplier outreach, bid tracking, and data consolidation
• Assist with issue resolution (pricing, delivery, invoicing)
• Coordinate supplier communication for documentation, samples, and data requests
• Maintain organized sourcing documentation and category files
• Monitor assist with resolution of basic supply or delivery issues

Pricing, Spend & Data Analysis

• Perform spend analysis, data cleansing, and maintain reporting accuracy
• Generate reports and dashboards using Excel, Tableau, and other tools
• Support development and maintenance of standardized pricing analysis
• Assist in evaluating supplier price changes and cost impact analysis
• Maintain pricing and validate data consistency across systems

Supplier Data, Performance & Relationship Support

• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing, contracts, and vendor master data
• Support supplier onboarding and documentation tracking
• Assist in updating supplier scorecards (cost, quality, service, delivery)
• Help analyze supplier performance trends and prepare summaries
• Support communication with suppliers and issue resolution

Financial, Invoice & Savings Tracking Support

• Review and help resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and suppliers
• Assist with tracking and documenting cost savings and sourcing projects
• Support Finance with validation of reported savings where needed
• Maintain accurate records of pricing, savings, and project data

Systems, Process & Digital Enablement Support

• Maintain data integrity across procurement systems (ERP, pricing databases, sourcing tools)
• Support eBusiness initiatives such as eRFx events and consignment programs
• Assist in supplier enablement and support for digital tools and platforms
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, workflows, and documentation standards

Cross-Functional & Category Support

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Operations to gather data and support initiatives
• Assist with category-level activities including reporting, project tracking, and documentation
• Support market research, benchmarking, and basic cost modeling activities
• Provide timely data and reporting support in response to stakeholder requests
• Escalate issues, risks, or data inconsistencies to sourcing managers as needed

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Must be eighteen years of age or older

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

Position Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or other related field.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage data, follow processes, and work in a structured environment.

Preferred

• Exposure to manufacturing, chemicals, or supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) or sourcing tools.
• 2 years of relevant experience