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Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will develop suppliers domestically and internationally to reduce costs, improve quality, and optimize lead times. This role will support Value Analysis (VA/VE), Product Engineering, Product Management, and Regional Supply Chain teams, focusing on Best Value suppliers, New Product Development sourcing, and total cost of ownership analysis. The Analyst will also review and evaluate existing suppliers.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to travel (estimated 20%) both internationally and domestically, including overnight stays.
• Collaborate with the Global Sourcing team to develop contract strategies and effectively negotiate key commercial and supply positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize product cost and quality in partnership with the Global Sourcing team.
• Manage vendor qualification, onboarding, selection, contract negotiations, and internal approvals with the Global Sourcing team.
• Negotiate, finalize, and manage long-term Master Supply Agreements aligned with the sourcing strategy.
• Track, publish, and analyze supplier KPIs (Cost, Quality, Productivity, Service Level) and supplier scorecards to assess performance and value.
• Gather and monitor supplier performance data with internal stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly scorecard and project reporting, as well as annual strategic plan reporting.
• Facilitate issue resolution between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor and ensure supplier contract compliance.
• Build trust and seek input from all stakeholders to optimize overall impact.
• Communicate strategies and solutions to achieve cost reduction and lead time improvement.
• Manage VA/VE and strategic sourcing projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Perform detailed supply market analysis for commodities, industries, and suppliers related to the Solar product line.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture that encourages communication, shared learning, intelligent risk-taking, creative problem solving, and accountability.
• Lead and support supply optimization efforts, including consolidation, dual sourcing, and rationalization.
• Collaborate with the global trade resources to understand import tax/tariff implications.
• Work with the Corporate Logistics team to understand logistics costs and determine the total cost of ownership.
• Analyze and update costs in the ERP system to ensure validity and accuracy.
• Support supplier lean development and value engineering activities.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelor’ Degree (Engineering or Supply Chain or Science preferred) with 3+ years of relevant experience or associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of experience
• Commodity Management experience
• Solar Industry Experience desired
• Proven track record of supplier development, management, and sustained productivity
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and recommend material and process alternatives and work collaboratively with Engineering and Product Management teams
• Project management skills

• Develop realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for projects and assignments
• Consistently meet deadlines
• Coordinate work with other groups
• Handle multiple demands and competing priorities

• Be able to develop and execute initiatives
• Be able to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, IFS and similar)
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.  Expertise in Chinese, Spanish or other languages is a plus.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, transformation planning and implementation activities (Six Sigma, 5S, Toyota model, etc.).
• CPM or APICS certification or on-the-job training
• Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills to inspire confidence and work successfully within cross-functional teams to drive continuous supplier business opportunities

"The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in Colorade is $77,100 -$120,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Valmont Industries considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer."

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.