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This position is responsible for providing analytical support in the categories of TiO2 and Extender raw materials purchased by Sherwin-Williams. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 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. Generate reports using various Microsoft software applications and other Business Intelligence and ERP system tools. Assist with maintaining specific departmental components of the supply chain, such as inventory tracking, vendor management, process issues, information technology, and related areas. Develop and maintain a variety of reports such as vendor lists, performance history, price quotes, and other information. Develop and maintain a standardized pricing analysis process and determine impact of supplier price changes. Maintain current vendor pricing in the appropriate ERP system as directed by category leads Review and resolve invoice pricing discrepancies while interacting with Accounts Payable personnel and/or suppliers to proactively take actions that will prevent recurrence. Review and resolve invoice pricing discrepancies while interacting with Accounts Payable personnel and/or suppliers to proactively take actions that will prevent recurrence. Maintain and support eBusiness initiatives including paperless purchasing and consignment inventory rollouts. Update and maintain records for cost savings initiatives utilizing project software; Interface with Technical, Operations, and Business Unit counterparts to track project progress and timelines. Perform market research and cost model/impact analysis in support of category strategy and supplier negotiation. Meet with suppliers to present overviews of various eBusiness platform programs, answer questions and provide support to anticipate and/or resolve issues or concerns. Communicate with suppliers about eBusiness initiatives, including pricing and problem resolution. Assist with analyzing and comparing vendors/supplier performance; recommend changes to category leads. Manage (or assist with) special projects, which may include compiling and analyzing targeted data, reviews and assessments of processes or operations or developing special reports. Creates detailed reports on findings and recommendations. Assist with resolution of supply issues which may include tracking of orders and delivery dates as necessary. Required: Minimum of two (2) year's experience working in a Sourcing, Payables, Receivables, Customer Service or Manufacturing environment is desirable. Preferred: Prior experience with existing ERP systems. Strong competency in developing and analyzing reports using Business Intelligence. Strong verbal and written communication Strong organizational and time management skills. Strong ability to multi-task. Personal Attributes: Preferred: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead, influence and gain consensus cross functionality without direct authority. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead meetings and follow up with resulting action items. Strong work ethic and high energy level. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified ca