Job Description:

• ITW offers a strong culture, based on integrity and trust, operating under the highest ethical standards
  
• Opportunity to work with various levels in the organization, and to communicate ideas and concepts to drive and influence organizational change
  
• This is a strategic role within the organization that could lead to significant growth and responsibility
  
• The individual will be exposed to highly diversified businesses in a wide spectrum of industries
  

• Data Mining and Analytics
  
  • Analyze internal and external datasets to identify cost savings opportunities, supply risks, and data anomalies, and effectively communicate insights and recommendations to key stakeholders
    
  • Validate and resolve data discrepancies to ensure accuracy of sourcing decisions
    
  • Provide comprehensive analysis to support strategic sourcing solutions
    
  • Create and maintain datasets as appropriate
    
  • Utilize third-party tools to drive data-cleansing and standardization
    

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  
  • Support development and execution of global sourcing strategies
    
  • Drive supplier segmentation and consolidate spend with preferred suppliers
    
  • Where appropriate, protect ITW’s long-term interest with formal contracts or agreements between ITW and its suppliers.
    
  • Support ITW’s organic growth goals by engaging with engineering and innovation teams in NPD projects on a regular basis globally.
    

• Coordinate RFQ’s to drive cost savings
  
  • Create a comprehensive analysis of supplier quotations to aid in the sourcing selection process
    
  • Work with ITW divisions to obtain and validate commodity sourcing requirements
    
  • Work with the supply base to ensure a timely and efficient RFQ process
    

• Market Analysis
  
  • Capture commodity market data and create comprehensive market and supplier summaries that will aid in sourcing strategies.
    
  • Manage various risks (lifecycle, lead time/availability, sole sourcing, financial, supplier selection, warranty, etc.).  Track commodity shortages, price increases, Force Majeures, and other events to ensure supply continuity.
    

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in a science-based discipline or a Supply Chain-related field
  
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in direct material sourcing, supply chain, engineering, or operations capacity is required
  
• General working knowledge of one or more of the following commodity categories is preferred: Cables, Wire Harnesses, Electrical Components, PCBA’s, Electronic Components, and Various Electromechanical Components.
  
• Ability to work 5 days a week onsite at the Glenview, IL corporate campus with flexibility in hours
  
• Knowledge and experience in Design for Manufacturing and VAVE are desired
  
• Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office
  
• Power BI experience is a plus
  
• Willingness to travel as needed
  

* ITW's Corporate Sourcing Team is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation Information:

The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $90k - $95k annually.

ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, and Adoption Assistance.