Strategic Sourcing Analyst — Data & Market Insights

RaceTrac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Analyst who acts as an internal consultant, collaborating with internal business units to source and recommend optimal solutions for materials, equipment, and services. You will manage the strategic sourcing process from initiation to final recommendation, with some travel involved.

You will perform end-to-end sourcing activities, provide analytical data to support procurement initiatives, conduct market research, and assist in contract negotiations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Experience in a project management environment with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortability with reviewing, managing, and interpreting large and/or complex data sets.
• Strong communication style across levels and functions within the organization as well as externally; the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Comfortability handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proven success building impactful relationships with current and potential business partners both internally and externally.

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

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year College or University

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

RaceTrac is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Analyst who acts as an internal consultant, collaborating with internal business units to source and recommend optimal solutions for materials, equipment, and services. You will manage the strategic sourcing process from initiation to final recommendation, with some travel involved.

You will perform end-to-end sourcing activities, provide analytical data to support procurement initiatives, conduct market research, and assist in contract negotiations