Supplier Performance Analyst

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.  By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

As we experience an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Performance Analyst to join our dynamic team. With a record high pipeline of projects our company is rapidly scaling and optimizing its operations to deliver excellence. This role is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who is passionate about driving supplier efficiency and performance within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring that our suppliers meet the standards necessary to support our expanding business needs and contribute to the ongoing success of our projects worldwide. If you're looking to make a direct impact in a thriving company, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize advanced Excel skills, SAP, and Power BI to create and maintain reports that track supplier performance metrics, including sustainability and environmental impact.
• Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement in supplier performance, compliance, and sustainability practices.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance data analysis and predictive capabilities, providing actionable insights for supplier performance improvement.
• Develop and refine tools and resources to enhance the Supplier Quality and Development processes.
• Assist in updating and optimizing business process models in line with continuous improvement principles to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supplier management.
• Contribute to supplier risk assessments by integrating data from audit reports, compliance questionnaires, feedback from project teams, and environmental performance data.
• Support the development and implementation of supplier compliance programs and initiatives, focusing on quality, sustainability, and environmental management.
• Collaborate with sourcing, tendering, and quality control teams to ensure alignment on supplier performance and compliance standards, including environmental and sustainability criteria.
• Participate in the review and analysis of supplier contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, environmental, and company standards.
• Document supplier information in the Document Management System and log non-quality findings in SAP, following up effectively with suppliers.
• Participate in and facilitate root cause analysis for non-quality findings.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on supplier compliance, performance, and sustainability.
• Travel to supplier sites for assessments and evaluations, approximately 20% of the time.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry compliance trends, best practices in sustainability, and environmental management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier performance analysis, procurement, or supply chain management, with a strong understanding of supplier metrics, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms to analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Communication & Reporting: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and performance reports to stakeholders and senior management clearly and concisely.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes of performance issues and collaborate with suppliers to develop corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across multiple departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality assurance, ensuring alignment and optimizing supplier relationships.

Last application date: 30/11/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.