Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Data-Driven Negotiations & Contracts

SWENSON GRANITE COMPANY LLC; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Roth 401(k)

Company match

Life/Disability/AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Polycor Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive value through sourcing initiatives, spend analytics, and supplier negotiations. You will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risk, and support procurement objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and experience in contract management and supplier performance management.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or contract management.
• Experience leading sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and developing business recommendations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories.
• Lead or support RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.
• Analyze supplier proposals and develop recommendations based on total cost of ownership, risk, quality, and service considerations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure sourcing strategies align with organizational goals.
• Perform detailed spend analysis to identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to support procurement decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, pricing trends, and market conditions.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead and support commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, service levels, and contractual conditions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Spend analytics

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or Data Analytics

Procurement certifications preferred (CPSM, CSCP, CPPB, MCIPS, SCMP)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Polycor Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive value through sourcing initiatives, spend analytics, and supplier negotiations. You will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risk, and support procurement objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and experience in contract management and supplier performance management.