Overview
Supplier Strategy Analyst Jobs in Vaughan, Canada at W. W. Grainger
Title: Supplier Strategy Analyst
Company: W. W. Grainger
Location: Vaughan, Canada
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As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, we keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships.
We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Compensation
The base salary for this role ranges between $67,440 – $92,730, with eligibility for an incentive target of 5% which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.
The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade.
Primary Function
The Business Development Analyst supports supplier performance, operational effectiveness, and business growth across an assigned portfolio of suppliers. This role focuses on analyzing supplier data, monitoring performance metrics, and supporting improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, cost effectiveness, and customer value. Working closely with senior team members and cross‑functional partners, the analyst contributes insights that support informed decision‑making and effective execution of supplier strategies.
- A solid foundation in data analysis and business systems.
- Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP and reporting tools.
- Collaboration with internal partners across sourcing, finance, operations, and sales.
Primary
Duties & Responsibilities
- Track, analyze, and report on supplier performance metrics, ensuring timely and actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret supplier data (e.g., delivery times, quality scores, compliance) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless integration into relevant systems.
- Facilitate supplier meetings, document key outcomes, and drive follow‑through on action items to ensure accountability and progress.
- Conduct market research to proactively identify emerging trends, risks, and strategic opportunities that impact supplier performance and category growth.
- Support the resolution of supplier‑related issues in collaboration with procurement, operations, and quality teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Contribute to supplier negotiation strategies, including preparation of materials, data‑driven analysis, participation in negotiation sessions, and post‑negotiation implementation of outcomes.
- Create and deliver presentations and strategic summaries to cross‑functional stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and driving alignment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within supplier management processes, leveraging data and stakeholder feedback to optimize performance.
- Manage a portfolio of operational suppliers, monitoring performance, growth, and strategic alignment.
- Support the annual onboarding of approximately 50 suppliers, ensuring readiness to scale in partnership with merchandising, product information, sales, marketing, inventory, and supplier performance teams.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
- Skill in using AI as part of daily work.
- Advanced analytics, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and data tools such as SQL.
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
Rewards and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year.
- Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.