Architectural Specialties, 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. 

 

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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.