Sourcing Analyst Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations, the Architectural Specialties Sourcing Analyst supports new product development (NPD), sourcing strategies, and supply chain sustainability initiatives. The incumbent ensures efficient material flow, cost reduction, and supplier alignment with company goals, including 2030 sustainability targets.

What's in it for you!

• Drive impact on sustainability goals and supply chain innovation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-visibility projects.
• Influence product development.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned AS Supply Chain "Priorities & Actions" initiatives.
• Establish and execute supply strategies for product samples and demo kits. Success is defined by a repeatable replenishment model whereby a finished sample or kit is supported by a qualified supplier (or suppliers), all required product drawings, labels, costs, packaging, and any other specifications unique to a given product.
• Participate in weekly NPD meetings for assigned projects, ensuring AS standard work is being utilized and influencing decisions to align with the strategic direction of the business.
• Collect and organize cost information from plants/suppliers and delivers to pricing and marketing manager in support of customer price modeling.
• Communicate transactional infrastructure required to order products and samples, including SAP material IDs, descriptions, and master data that conform to AS norms and standard work.
• Recommend primary and secondary supplier selection and inventory requirements (finished goods, components, samples).
• Advise lead-time expectations in support of FAST134 objectives and drive improvement initiatives around improved service levels.
• Support change management processes (internal and external) aimed at ensuring product performance assertions are met and maintained.
• Support product analysis, development, and commercialization efforts required to move products (legacy and new) into Sustain.
• Support supplier onboarding activities.

• Develop and utilize existing and emerging data analysis tools to drive decisions.

Travel: Minimal; approximately 10% travel to manufacturing plants, fulfillment centers, suppliers, and other locations.

What will make you successful

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP, MS Access, and BI tools preferred.
• Strong analytical and cost modeling skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and facility operations.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to present ideas and influence cross-functional teams.
• Works effectively with internal teams and external suppliers; builds strong relationships.
• Uses data to drive decisions; identifies and resolves sourcing and supply chain issues.
• Manages changing priorities; takes ownership of projects and drives results.
• Balances multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Develops innovative sourcing strategies; seeks process efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical discipline required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment required.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!