Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Advantage Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Chicago to administer sourcing processes, develop reports, and manage program administration across multiple spend categories. You will interact with finance, payroll, and HR to optimize internal expenses.

The role requires data analysis, report writing, and strong communication to drive cost savings and process improvements within a leading sales and marketing agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance
• Field of Study: Finance
• 1-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in a financial environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze expense data; create cost-saving reports.
• Serve as point of contact for employee questions and vendor relations for strategic sourcing programs.
• Collaborate on the development of policy and assist to promote compliance.
• Review, audit, and code invoices to ensure accuracy and correct expense distribution.
• Solicit input from employees and department heads regarding vendor performance and report to Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Maintain departmental data on the company intranet.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excel

Word & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Finance (Field of Study)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Chicago to administer sourcing processes, develop reports, and manage program administration across multiple spend categories. You will interact with finance, payroll, and HR to optimize internal expenses.

The role requires data analysis, report writing, and strong communication to drive cost savings and process improvements within a leading sales and marketing agency.