Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Data-Driven RFx & Negotiation

Koch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Koch's GP Center in Atlanta is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support category managers as they develop sourcing strategies, prepare for supplier negotiations, and evaluate supplier proposals. You will turn sourcing data into actionable insights for RFx events, supplier awards, and negotiation planning, partnering with stakeholders across GP businesses, facility operations, finance, and market insights.

This onsite role with a hybrid schedule offers opportunities to improve sourcing processes,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Analyst or similar role (i.e. supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, analytics, process improvement, finance, operations, or a related business function)
• Experience using technology and software platforms to analyze data and drive results (i.e. Excel (to include complex formulas, macros, VBA, etc.) AI tools, SQL, Python, etc.)
• Experience developing clear and effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience working with large datasets to identify trends, build models, evaluate scenarios, or generate recommendations
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize data to build a category fact base, including product descriptions, historical spend, volumes, specifications, potential suppliers, current pricing, and business requirements.
• Partner with Category Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to understand operational needs, technical requirements, market dynamics, and upcoming contract or sourcing opportunities.
• Develop RFx templates that capture the key supplier inputs needed to evaluate cost, service, capabilities, risk, and overall value.
• Support the execution of RFx events through eSourcing tools such as Ariba, including event setup, supplier communication, bid collection, and event administration.
• Analyze supplier offers beyond price, including rebates, payment terms, freight, service capabilities, price change mechanisms, capacity, and other factors.
• Develop clear summaries of supplier responses to help category teams understand the trade-offs between cost, service, risk, and business requirements.
• Partner with Category Leaders and stakeholders to develop supplier award scenarios that balance cost savings, supply assurance, operational needs, market risk, and stakeholder priorities.
• Present findings in a clear, concise, and actionable format for Category Owners, sourcing leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Support the development of negotiation strategies by identifying supplier pricing gaps, market opportunities, cost drivers, and areas of leverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain alignment on final recommendations, business impacts, and implementation considerations.
• Help document the rationale behind sourcing recommendations and support the transition from analysis to execution teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, analytical methods, RFx templates, reporting, and standard ways of working.
• Leverage the team’s expertise to share best practices on RFx management across the organization.
• Help identify emerging analysis techniques, including AI enabled tools and automation strategies, to transform how the team supports category management and sourcing decisions.
• Continuously look for ways to improve stakeholder experience, supplier evaluation quality, and the overall effectiveness of sourcing recommendations.

Skills

3+ years experience in an analyst role

Excel (complex formulas, VBA)

SQL

Python

AI tools

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, accounting, analytics, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

eSourcing tools

Job description

Koch's GP Center in Atlanta is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support category managers as they develop sourcing strategies, prepare for supplier negotiations, and evaluate supplier proposals. You will turn sourcing data into actionable insights for RFx events, supplier awards, and negotiation planning, partnering with stakeholders across GP businesses, facility operations, finance, and market insights.

This onsite role with a hybrid schedule offers opportunities to improve sourcing processes,