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Sourcing Operations Analyst (Multiple Roles Open – Direct, Indirect or Sourcing Vision)

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

The Operations Analyst (OA) is a member of Global Sourcing Operations & Capabilities (GSOC) and will be an integral member, working collaboratively with Sourcing Buyers and Category leaders, the broader GSOC organization, and also cross-functionally (i.e. Digital & Technology). As an OA, you will deploy standard operations, tools & processes by appropriately matching resources to support business priorities and drive results. Depending on the area of support, you may be partnering with both external suppliers and internal partners to support overall Sourcing initiatives. Strong communication, project management and change management/influence skills are imperative to lead stakeholders from customized processes to standard process. You will participate in governing standard process through reporting, analytics, and Source to Pay process support or project management.

Each role is unique and allows the OA to contribute and develop in their own meaningful ways. Category specific support, broad initiative support and training of small teams may be required.

General Mills will hire for multiple GSOC OA roles. Hiring Managers will assess capability, fit and motivation when considering candidate for one of the three areas – Indirect, Direct, and Sourcing Vision.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analytics:

Track, report, and assess key category/function and user metrics
Ad hoc reporting and support of engagement in tool usage
Data health and accuracy maintenance and continuous improvement
Potential RFP preparation and results analysis

Process Support:

Perform analysis and testing for new/updated processes
Identify and track process optimization opportunities
Educate or train stakeholders on standard processes and capabilities

Category Support:

Purchase to Pay support including new product/vendor set ups, forecasting, contract and price management, payment terms and process support (Direct/Indirect roles)
Supplier relationship management support including supply issue and liability/risk resolution, performance management tracking, and operational support (Direct/Indirect roles)
Demonstrate proficiency in key/appropriate Sourcing systems – SAP, Tableau, go/buy, Coupa, Maximo, etc

Business Alignment:

Provide subject matter expertise on Source to Pay process, standards, and capabilities
Identification of role clarity and automation opportunities

The key stakeholders this position will be interacting with are the Buyers and Category Managers in the Sourcing Platforms, the Sourcing Operations team, key stakeholders in the business teams, and D&T (Sourcing Vision role(s)).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree -Preferably Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Management, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
Learning agility
Strong written and verbal communication
Process leadership
Project Management which drives to execution
Change Management and Influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong customer service
Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools

Company Overview:

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

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