Supply Chain Management, Sourcing Analyst

Otis Elevator Co.

Sourcing Analyst responsible for centrally purchasing Non-Otis materials at Otis. Collaborating with engineering and field teams to ensure service and safety standards are met.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review rope attributes and technical specifications submitted via standardized forms and accurately identify the appropriate internal Part Number (PN)
Work closely with Field and Engineering stakeholders to identify suitable specifications, qualified suppliers, and establish approved PNs for future use
Support ongoing alignment between engineering specifications and sourcing strategies to ensure Otis service and safety standards are met
Drive standardization of rope requirements to approved PNs and suppliers to reduce variation and field-level pain points
Identify, evaluate, and select qualified rope suppliers based on total cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and risk
Allocate orders to the best total cost supplier, considering material cost, logistics, lead time, and supplier performance
Identify opportunities to transition field demand to approved suppliers and preferred sourcing pathways
Realize category savings for rope commodities through sourcing strategies, supplier consolidation, and specification optimization
Seek, negotiate, and execute supply agreements to support dedicated spend with managed suppliers
Manage end-to-end order execution for rope commodities, from sourcing through delivery to the customer
Prepare purchase orders (POs) for non-Otis rope materials sourced from domestic and international suppliers in compliance with Otis Terms and Conditions
Ensure supplier PO and price confirmations; apply negotiating techniques to secure the supplier’s best offer
Manage logistics to ensure on-time delivery, proper inventory levels, and service performance metrics
Perform timely escalation of supply, quality, pricing, or delivery issues and drive resolution
Execute defined centralized sourcing processes in coordination with Field Operations, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders, supported by clearly documented standard operating procedures
Work with Field teams to understand application requirements and identify opportunities to shift demand to approved rope suppliers
Partner with Engineering to evaluate alternate suppliers and technical solutions for ropes not currently lined up
Drive toward the goal of 100% rope spend under management through centralization or purchasing pathway controls
Integrate spend data, field feedback, supplier performance, and delivery metrics into commodity strategies and roadmaps
Analyze and forecast demand to determine stock vs. catalog opportunities
Identify opportunities to expand and maintain rope offerings within the Field Requisition System (FRS)
Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders
Resolve material rejections
Manage price increases
Identify cost savings opportunities
Resolve invoicing issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must possess a BS or BA in business, supply chain, or engineering
Minimum of 2-5 years related experience in a supply chain/sourcing function
Experience in SDC/ JDE/ ERP systems
Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, SmartSheet, Teams
Ability to read Engineering drawings & customer Elevator / Escalator specification/requirement documentation required
Ability to work with various cross-functional groups, including Field Operations (Sales, Supervisors, Project Managers), Engineering, and Supplier Quality to ensure business goals are met
Must be able to work in and fully support a Team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities, training, and resources for development
Employee Scholar Program for degree sponsorship

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementsourcing strategiesnegotiation techniquesorder executioncost analysissupplier evaluationinventory managementdemand forecastingtechnical specifications analysispurchase order management

Soft Skills

team collaborationcross-functional communicationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementanalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilityconflict resolutiondecision makingleadership

Certifications

BS in BusinessBA in BusinessBS in Supply ChainBA in Supply ChainBS in EngineeringBA in Engineering