Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Location:
Charlotte, NC

Talent Bridge is partnering with an established organization to identify a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support indirect procurement, competitive sourcing, and supplier management. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of sourcing projects, analyze spending, negotiate commercial terms, and improve purchasing processes in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on sourcing experience and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Execute competitive sourcing activities, including developing RFQs and RFPs, evaluating proposals, coordinating supplier communications, and preparing sourcing recommendations.

• Analyze spending patterns, supplier pricing, and purchasing activity to identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.

• Support indirect category strategies across areas such as MRO, equipment, facilities services, and general business supplies.

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and service-level agreements in alignment with business requirements and approval guidelines.

• Partner with internal departments to define purchasing requirements, plan sourcing activities, and support timely delivery of goods and services.

• Prepare bid comparisons and presentations outlining supplier capabilities, costs, risks, and recommended award decisions.

• Support supplier onboarding, maintain supplier relationships, and monitor performance against contractual and service expectations.

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and approval requirements.

• Resolve pricing discrepancies, invoice issues, delivery concerns, and other supplier-related matters.

• Develop procurement reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Excel, business intelligence tools, and procurement systems.

• Maintain accurate sourcing and contract documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and ethical purchasing practices.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement efficiency and the internal customer experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two to four years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, category management, supply chain, or contract administration.

• Experience supporting competitive bids, evaluating supplier proposals, and reviewing pricing and commercial terms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present sourcing recommendations.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and respond to changing business needs.

• A customer-focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

• Experience sourcing indirect goods and services in an industrial or operational environment.

• Familiarity with supplier onboarding, contract administration, supplier performance management, and spend analysis.

• Experience using ERP or procurement platforms.

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting and analytical tools.

• Demonstrated contributions to cost reduction, supplier consolidation, or procurement process improvements.

This position operates primarily in an office environment. Occasional travel may be required.