Sourcing Analyst - Procurement (OpEx)

• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.
• Manage tail spend procurement activities, driving compliance, cost savings, and process standardization for low-value, high-volume purchases.
• Serve as a functional system administrator for source-to-pay (S2P) and spend management platform(s), maintaining system configuration, user access, data integrity, and ongoing system enhancements.
• Support the sourcing and negotiation processes for various OpEx categories, including but not limited to professional services, facilities management, marketing, IT, travel, office supplies, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor category performance and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; support supplier evaluations, selection, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather procurement requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure business needs are met.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and category planning.
• Support contract management activities, including tracking expiration dates, key contract terms, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to service delivery, pricing discrepancies, and contract compliance.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and internal controls, while supporting audit and compliance activities.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to optimize S2P tool integration with external systems and support user training and adoption.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights.
• Experience managing tail spend and driving process improvements in decentralized spend environments.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
• Working knowledge of contract terms, procurement best practices, and supplier management principles.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, financial analysis, or supply chain management; indirect or OpEx category experience strongly preferred. May include strong relevant internship/co-op experience.
• Experience with source-to-pay or procure-to-pay (P2P) systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) preferred.

• Ability to work from office minimum 3 days per week
• Occasional travel (less than 5%) to meet business needs

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