Data Analyst, Materials Strategic Sourcing

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary
Salary: $30-35 Hourly (up to $35.00)
Start Date: Jul 9, 2026

You’ll join a cross-functional sourcing team supporting a strategic materials transformation initiative. Your focus will be reducing material complexity to drive innovation and profitability. You’ll own data analytics, strategy execution, and stakeholder partnerships. Think of this as a seat at the table where your insights directly impact enterprise decisions around capability, sustainability, and cost.

• Support data analytics and strategy development for a materials transformation project
• Comb through large datasets, extract insights, and present findings clearly to stakeholders across sourcing, product development, and partner management
• Build data visualizations and reports that highlight trends, opportunities, and financial implications
• Work with vendor data to optimize alignment and capabilities
• Support cross-functional teams on data reporting and enterprise initiatives
• Help your 10-person team hit seasonal goals while building toward longer-term priorities

• 2+ years of data analytics experience (business-focused, not engineering-heavy)
• Strong with Excel and Tableau. You can make data actually readable
• Solid SQL skills;
  Snowflake, Python, R, or Alteryx experience is a bonus
• Problem solver who digs into messy data and doesn’t need hand-holding
• Team player who communicates well across functions and geographies
• Self-starter who can handle ambiguity and think on their feet
• Retail, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain background is ideal
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, analytics, business, or related field preferred but not required
• Python or SQL certification nice to have, not required

You’ll report to a Sourcing Lead on the footwear sourcing team. Close collaboration with about 10 teammates across materials sourcing, analytics, product development, and partner management.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.