Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Core
Support global procurement strategies by combining strategic sourcing expertise, supplier management, and advanced data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain supply chain continuity.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Builds
Actionable sourcing initiatives, measurable results, reporting solutions, and analytical tools for global procurement operations
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and global procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, data analytics, spend analysis, cost optimization, supplier negotiations, cross-functional coordination, supplier performance management, data governance, project management
Preferred skills
Power BI, Power Query, DAX, SQL, ERP/MRP systems, CPSM certification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, DAX, SQL, ERP/MRP systems, data warehouses
Responsibilities
Translate business priorities into sourcing projects and implementation plans; manage end-to-end sourcing activities from RFQs to savings realization; evaluate spending patterns and market conditions to identify cost-reduction opportunities; support purchase price variance, value analysis, and supplier consolidation; prepare business cases and executive-ready presentations; support supplier negotiations and business continuity initiatives; collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and finance teams; support supplier scorecards and corrective actions; develop data analytics and decision-support solutions; integrate and validate ERP/MRP and supplier data; maintain reporting standards and automate recurring analyses; manage project trackers and savings forecasts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC