Sourcing Analyst

System One; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Sourcing Analyst in Tempe, AZ for a contract hybrid role. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, lead supplier selections, and negotiate agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives, plus a Bachelor's degree. This role requires strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills to mitigate risks and drive value for the business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage projects cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead supplier selection, spend analysis, and base of supplier optimization initiatives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve favorable commercial, quality, and service outcomes.
• Conduct cost analyses, make-vs-buy evaluations, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Monitor market conditions and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to align sourcing with business needs.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Sourcing initiatives

Analytical skills

Project management

Influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Analyst
Location: Tempe, AZ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50-55/hr
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, supply base optimization, and spend analysis initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to achieve optimal commercial, quality, and service outcomes.
• Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking, and make-versus-buy evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, productivity, and value improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Supplier Negotiations and Sourcing Initiatives
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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