Sourcing Analyst

Paradies Lagardère; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories, with a focus on capital expenditures for store construction and operations. You will analyze data, support planning processes, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include bid package development, vendor analysis, and collaboration with Project Managers to optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or Economics is required.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects with follow-through.
• Prior experience implementing Sourcing strategies.
• Experience with Procurement/Sourcing tools.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute bid packages for each location to General Contractors and material vendors.
• Analyze bid results for each location’s RFPs to ensure quotes are apples-to-apples and provide financial summaries.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with Fixed Assets to compare projected costs to actuals post-store opening.
• Provide analysis to Store Planning on build-out costs vs. ProForma budgets.
• Supply Finance with Capital Projections and adjust forecasts for leadership.
• Research markets to identify best-in-class vendors for contractors.
• Collect and analyze vendor spend data to identify consolidation opportunities.
• Assist with running RFPs and cost comparisons.
• Work with Merchandising on fixtures for new builds and existing locations.
• Support Operations with post-build-out issues and warranty requests.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Project management

Vendor data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Attention to detail

Retail and dining industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Finance / Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Procurement tools

Job description

The Sourcing Analyst will develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned Categories. Manages and develops contracts with a particular focus on Capital expenditures (Store Construction and Operations). This position will also have an active role in data analysis and opportunity identification across the business. Qualified individual will play an active role in monthly analysis, monthly/semi-annual/annual planning processes and ad hoc reporting. This is a fast-paced position that requires adaptability and the skill set to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting required turnaround times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and distribute bid packages for each location to be sent to General Contractors and material vendors
• Analyze bid results for each location’s RFPs to ensure quotes are “apples to apples”, provide financial summary to team, and work with Project Managers to identify where there are value engineering opportunities.
• Work with Project Manager and Fixed Assets to complete financial autopsy post store opening to confirm projected total costs reflect actuals.
• Provide analysis to Store Planning group by location summarizing projected cost vs. ProForma budget of buildouts by store.
• Supply Finance team with Capital Projections identifying locations where projected cost is exceeding budget or there have been scheduling changes and adjust forecast for submission to leadership.
• Research markets in advance of procurement to identify best in class vendors for contractors. If no viable options available, analyze national vendors to determine contractors that could enter the market at relative low risk and cost.
• Collect and analyze vendor spend data to identify opportunities for vendor consolidation and provide greater understanding of supplier relationships.
• Assist with running RFPs for various categories and provide cost comparison analysis.
• Collaborate with Merchandising team on purchases of fixtures for new store build-outs and current locations.
• Provide service to Operations for post build-out support, manage warranty requests and any other issues staff is encountering regarding materials or service provided during construction.
• Create Internal Orders to track spend at a project/store/cost center level.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
  • Provide Weekly PO report and meet 1x1 with each D&C team member.
  • Cleansing and Updating Suplari monthly with SAP actuals and P-card spend.
• Monitor and maintain the purchase order tracking platform, ensuring purchase requests, approvals, savings, and supporting documentation are accurately recorded and processed in a timely manner.
• Assist Purchasing Administrator with vendor management- ensure vendor statements are up to date and any “long term” outstanding POs in the system are researched and cleansed.
• Work with Fixed Assets to ensure individual project and bulk order spend is allocated across appropriate projects.
• Take ownership of the Goods Receipt process for all invoices and pay apps related to Store Capex, collaborating with the Project Manager to ensure the timely receipt of goods and services. Additional responsibilities include ensuring that pay apps and invoices are goods receipted and promptly submitted to the Accounts Payable department for payment processing.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or Economics required
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills
• Prior experience implementing Sourcing strategies
• Proficient in relevant computer applications including ability to create and edit spreadsheets using Excel functions (V Look-up, Sorts, Formulas, Pivot Tables, Filters) with data that is provided
• Experience with Procurement/Sourcing tools
• Experience in the retail and/or dining industry a plus
• High standards of accuracy; detail-oriented
• Ability to work well with and influence others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with SAP a plus

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