Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Process Improvement)

Experis Technology Group; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Plan + Match

Weekly pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Process Improvement) to join their Procurement team. You will support category sourcing, run analyses, and help drive savings through improved processes in EST hours.

The role requires 3–5 years in sourcing, experience with templates and RFPs, and strong MS Office skills. The position offers remote work with competitive hourly compensation and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, finance or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in sourcing/procurement with solid process knowledge.
• Experience creating templates, playbooks, job aids and training materials.
• Strong contract review, redlining, and negotiation understanding.
• Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement is a plus.
• Experience supporting RFPs and handling supplier documentation.
• Proven spend analysis and total ownership cost analysis skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to present analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories and reduce spend.
• Develop award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Perform sourcing analysis including benchmarking and should-cost modeling.
• Assist contract management data, addendums, item master sheets, and supplier docs.
• Help track savings with post-implementation variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Sourcing knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

RFP experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Process Improvement) to join their team. As a Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Process Improvement), you will be part of the Procurement organization supporting category sourcing and process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking, a practical sourcing mindset, and the drive to turn data into actionable savings and better supplier outcomes.

Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Process Improvement)

Remote (Supporting EST Hours)

$55-60/hr

What's the Job?

• Support day-to-day execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories, focusing on reducing organizational spend while strengthening relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Develop award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership and improve sourcing outcomes.
• Perform sourcing analysis including opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and should-cost modeling to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities.
• Support contract management activities by working with the contract management team on administration of contract data, addendums, item master sheets, and supplier documentation.
• Partner on benefit tracking by helping develop mechanisms to report and communicate savings achieved, including post-implementation variance analysis.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in sourcing/procurement activities, with strong sourcing process knowledge.
• Experience developing Templates, Playbooks, Job Aids, and Training materials for stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of contract review, redlining, and negotiation alternatives.
• Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodology is a plus.
• Experience supporting RFPs, reviewing contracts, and handling supplier-related documentation and processes.
• Proven ability to conduct spend analysis and total ownership cost analysis, including identifying internal costs tied to supplier price, delivery, operations, and quality.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio) and the ability to synthesize analysis into clear oral and written communications.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to drive process improvement through tactical execution, analysis, and stakeholder support.
• Work closely with category managers, supplier relationship management teams, and KPI/Benefits partners to translate insights into measurable savings.
• Contribute to supplier performance support through scorecards, assessments, and continuous improvement targets.
• Build confidence by supporting RFP development, contract administration, and negotiation planning materials.
• Join a role that values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety while supporting meaningful outcomes.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay