Strategic Sourcing Analyst: Procurement & Analytics

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Strategic Sourcing Department seeks aStrategic Sourcing Analyst to support end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, and due diligence. You will issue RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals for price and delivery, and apply basic total cost of ownership principles to recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine specifications, assist in contract execution, and help prepare reports and first-draft sourcing recommendations for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience.
• Please provide a cover letter with your application.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct straightforward supplier qualification and due diligence.
• Analyze market and supplier data to make recommendations and set team priorities.
• Issue RFIs/RFQs and compiles price comparison sheets.
• Research industry trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Analyze offers for price, delivery, and alignment to requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for input on specifications.
• Escalate supplier risks and non-compliance to management.
• Communicate with suppliers to clarify or negotiate routine terms.
• Utilize basic total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports on sourcing activities, savings, and spend.
• Prepare first-draft sourcing recommendations for manager review.
• Support contract execution and document management.
• Assist in drafting SLAs and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

7 years’ relevant work experience

Job description

Harvard University’s Strategic Sourcing Department seeks aStrategic Sourcing Analyst to support end-to-end sourcing, supplier qualification, and due diligence. You will issue RFIs/RFQs, analyze proposals for price and delivery, and apply basic total cost of ownership principles to recommendations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine specifications, assist in contract execution, and help prepare reports and first-draft sourcing recommendations for management review.