Hybrid Sourcing Analyst — Data‑Driven & Strategic

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support category managers and leadership in developing sourcing strategies, evaluating supplier proposals, and turning data into actionable insights for RFx events and supplier negotiations.

The role is onsite at GP Center in Atlanta with a hybrid schedule, and involves collaboration across SSP, finance, and operations to optimize sourcing processes and value creation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Analyst or similar role in supply chain, procurement, analytics, or related function.
• Experience using Excel with complex formulas/macros/VBA; AI tools; SQL; Python.
• Experience creating clear presentations using PowerPoint.
• Experience working with large datasets to identify trends, build models, and generate recommendations.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize data to build a category fact base (spend, volumes, specs, suppliers, pricing).
• Collaborate with Category Owners and stakeholders to define operational needs and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop RFx templates to capture supplier inputs for cost, service, risk, and value.
• Support RFx events using Ariba; manage supplier communications and bid collection.
• Analyze supplier offers beyond price and prepare concise summaries for decision makers.
• Develop supplier award scenarios balancing cost savings, supply, and stakeholder priorities.
• Present findings clearly to Category Owners and leadership; support negotiation strategies.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

AI tools

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, analytics, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support category managers and leadership in developing sourcing strategies, evaluating supplier proposals, and turning data into actionable insights for RFx events and supplier negotiations.

The role is onsite at GP Center in Atlanta with a hybrid schedule, and involves collaboration across SSP, finance, and operations to optimize sourcing processes and value creation.