Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Drive Cost Savings & Suppliers

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Charlotte, NC who will own indirect procurement projects, analyze spending, negotiate commercial terms, and improve purchasing processes in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on sourcing experience and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Experience evaluating supplier proposals and pricing terms.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present sourcing recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute competitive sourcing activities, including RFQs and RFPs.
• Analyze spending patterns and supplier pricing to identify cost savings.
• Support indirect category strategies across MRO, equipment, facilities services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and SLAs.
• Collaborate with internal departments to define purchasing requirements.
• Prepare bid comparisons and supplier award recommendations.
• Onboard suppliers and monitor performance against contracts.
• Process purchase requisitions and orders per policy.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies and supplier issues.
• Develop procurement reports and dashboards using Excel/BI tools.
• Maintain sourcing and contract documentation for compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Communication skills

Multitasking

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

TalentBridge is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Charlotte, NC who will own indirect procurement projects, analyze spending, negotiate commercial terms, and improve purchasing processes in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on sourcing experience and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.