Global Supply Chain Research Analyst: OSINT & Trade Data

Sphera; Pol; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphera is seeking a Supply Chain Research Analyst in Galicia, Spain to support structured supplier discovery research across complex commodity networks and client engagements. You will execute OSINT-based supplier mapping, identify producers and distributors, and document findings with rigorous sourcing and confidence scoring.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in related fields, strong desk research skills, and a good grasp of trade databases, ESG concepts, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; supply chain or international studies preferred.
• Strong desk research skills navigating trade databases, corporate filings, and industry publications.
• Familiarity with commodity supply chains or global trade is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain structured data records across large sets.
• Clear written communication for internal notes and citations.
• Experience with supply chain risk, ESG, or trade compliance software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier discovery research at T2, T3, and T4 levels using OSINT, trade data, and web-based source triangulation.
• Research commodity supply chains including critical minerals, identifying producers, processors, and distributors at each tier.
• Record supplier nodes, trade relationships, sourcing geography, and source citations accurately and consistently.
• Apply defined confidence scoring criteria consistently across research findings.
• Flag data gaps, sourcing anomalies, and single-source dependencies for senior analyst review.
• Support multiple concurrent engagements across different industries and commodity types.

Skills

Desk research

Data organization

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Related disciplines preferred (supply chain / international studies / political economy / earth sciences)

Tools

Trade databases

Corporate filings

Industry publications

Job description

Sphera is seeking a Supply Chain Research Analyst in Galicia, Spain to support structured supplier discovery research across complex commodity networks and client engagements. You will execute OSINT-based supplier mapping, identify producers and distributors, and document findings with rigorous sourcing and confidence scoring.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in related fields, strong desk research skills, and a good grasp of trade databases, ESG concepts, and data integrity.