Strategic Sourcing Analyst — Spend Analytics & Bids

collabera

Northfield Township (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kraft Foods North America is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support Strategic Sourcing Manager and Sr Buyers with spend cube development, market analysis, and supplier negotiations. You will analyze contracts, validate price updates, and prepare bid events and sourcing recommendations.

Responsibilities include generating materials for presentations, driving quality and compliance programs, and managing SAP/ERP workflows for new items, specifications, and pricing, while ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Admin, Logistics or Engineering.
ERP experience a plus.
SAP & ARIBA a must; 0-5 years in procurement or related field.
Excellent analytical, presentation, problem-solving and communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing strategies, growth platforms, procurement goals and metrics.
Perform spend, contract and market analyses for assigned categories.
Validate and manage price updates.
Conduct bid events, prepare bid analysis and provide sourcing recommendations.
Generate materials for presentations, workshops and negotiations; communicate decisions and update systems.
Drive Quality and Corporate Responsibility Programs; track progress.
Manage transactional activities for assigned categories including entry and management of projects in PI+.
Prepare Bid Waiver and Bid Record documents to obtain sourcing approvals and respond to invoice kick-outs.
SAP workflow management for new items, specifications and pricing; ensure policy compliance.