Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Position

Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst builds and runs Lyte Fiber's sourcing function for materials and services (engineering & construction), from tactical purchase order execution today through a formal, standardized RFP and contracting process as the company scales into new markets. This is a shared service role: it brings structure, negotiating leverage, and process discipline to how Lyte buys, while final vendor selection continues to sit with the department that owns the underlying need.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Own & support vendor negotiation and pricing for materials and services purchased across Lyte Fiber.

Design, build, and maintain standardized Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) templates for use across markets.

Build and run a formal RFP process for pricing and buildout sourcing as Lyte scales in a decentralized, market-by-market fashion.

Enter and manage purchase orders and provide day-to-day tactical procurement support (absorbed from the current Purchaser role).Partner with requesting departments – including Operations and PMO – to structure SOWs and negotiate terms, while final vendor selection authority remains with the requesting department.

Support GC-related sourcing activity in a shared-service capacity as needed, without taking on primary GC relationship ownership, which remains with VP Operations and PMO.Track vendor performance, contract terms, and contract expirations to keep Lyte's supplier base current and compliant.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

About Lyte Fiber Established in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC (“Lyte”) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texas and beyond. Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities.

As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte pledges a 1% giveback to local charities and causes annually.

Lyte Fiber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, genetic information, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or Texas law.

Applicants who believe they need an accommodation on account of a disability or sincerely held religious belief to perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for, should submit those requests to HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Demonstrated vendor negotiation experience, ideally across both materials and services categories.

Comfort building process from scratch – templates, RFP frameworks, and contracting standards – in a scaling, decentralized organization.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; able to drive a shared-service process without owning the final decision.

Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Net Suite) preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times