Kubota Tractor Corporation

Compensation

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For Earth For Life BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE The Procurement Sourcing Analyst supports Kubota’s procurement operations by ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisition of goods and services—specifically within the Service Parts division. This role is responsible for supplier identification and selection, contract and price negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier relationship management. The Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Service teams, and will participate in supplier visits, QBRs, and continuous improvement efforts. PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES • Review and support the development of supplier agreements and contracts. • Lead sourcing activities for new parts, including pricing, design reviews, tooling development, and milestone tracking. • Manage pricing negotiations and updates, ensuring accurate internal processing and supplier communication. • Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs). • Conduct supplier visits to assess capabilities and identify new sourcing opportunities. • Drive and implement annual cost reduction initiatives aligned with company targets. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support procurement and sourcing strategies. • Perform other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications Education, Certifications, & Training: • High School Diploma or GED Required. • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred. • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain is required. • Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, and supply chain principles. • Familiarity with basic accounting and business operations. • Intermediate to advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to query data from multiple sources, conduct detailed analysis, understand business trends, and draw conclusions leading to procurement strategies. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables); experience with ERP systems is a plus. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively across all organizational levels and with external suppliers. • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively. • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and cost optimization. Physical Requirements Typical Office Environment DISCLAIMER: The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications & working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties & responsibilities & to designate other functions as essential at any time. Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.