Strategic Sourcing Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing efforts for complex, high-value consulting, contracted staffing, contingent labor, and Statement of Work (SOW)–based engagements
• Partner closely with the business to structure deals, manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
• Work in a contract-centric environment, anchoring decisions in pricing, terms, and compliance
• Guide stakeholders through the end-to-end procurement process
• Lead a kick-off meeting with the Project Team to clarify the objectives, strategy, and proposed timeline of the sourcing initiative
• Develop and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and/or Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Facilitate analysis, evaluation, and scoring of vendor proposals against criteria established
• Conduct multiple rounds of bids and coordinate activities such as supplier demonstrations, reference calls and on-site visits to short‑list suppliers
• Lead contract negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Prepare documentation to inform Executive Sponsor and senior managers of recommendations and results of sourcing initiative

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ proven financial and/or business experience
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent mainframe systems and software packages, including those specific to procurement, as well as spreadsheet, presentation and database software
• Strong time management skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interacting with all levels of management
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience writing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and negotiating contracts
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management and eSignature software tools