Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Cost & Risk Leader

Ledgent Technology; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology in Guadalupe, Arizona, is seeking a Sourcing Analyst for a 12-month contract (W-2) with hybrid on-site presence in Tempe, AZ. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, support new product development, and deliver value aligned with divisional objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities to assess spend, markets, and supplier performance.
• Proven negotiation track record achieving favorable terms with suppliers.
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that reduce costs and improve quality.

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 and reviews.
• 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 and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies for continuity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Supplier negotiations

Sourcing strategy

Cost reduction

Job description

Ledgent Technology in Guadalupe, Arizona, is seeking a Sourcing Analyst for a 12-month contract (W-2) with hybrid on-site presence in Tempe, AZ. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, support new product development, and deliver value aligned with divisional objectives.