Strategic Sourcing Analyst

RaceTrac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia. In this entry-level role, you will manage the entire sourcing process, collaborate with internal teams, perform market research, and support contract negotiations. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience in project management while being proficient in Excel and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a project management environment.
• Involvement in reviewing, managing, and interpreting large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Carries out end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities.
• Provides analytical data to support procurement initiatives.
• Performs market research to identify potential suppliers.

Skills

Analytical data provision

Market research

Contract negotiation

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

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The Strategic Sourcing Analyst acts as an internal consultant collaborating with assigned internal business units to source and recommend the best solution for materials, equipment, supplies, and/or services. With oversight and guidance from the Strategic Sourcing Manager, the Analyst manages the entire Strategic Sourcing Process from Initiation to contract execution. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities
• Provides analytical data and information to support procurement initiatives
• Performs market research to identify potential suppliers
• Provides analytics to aid in contract negotiations
• Assists in contract negotiations
• Makes recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university
• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field preferred
• Experience in a project management environment – preferably working with large projects (spend, complexity, and/or duration) collaborating with cross functional teams
• Involvement in reviewing, managing, and interpreting large and/or complex data sets
• Exposure to handling multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Project or PowerBI
• Proven success building impactful relationships with current and potential business partners both internally and externally

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Distribution, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail