Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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Contractor Westborough, MA, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high‑performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets.

At LGES Vertech, you’ll be part of a collaborative, team‑oriented organization that aspires to be humble, hungry, and smart, working together to transform the energy landscape and create a more sustainable future.

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will support the sourcing and procurement of high-value equipment—such as inverters, transformers, and other critical components for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role is designed to provide hands‑on experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, data analytics, and contract negotiation within a fast‑growing sector of the energy industry.

This role will work closely with the Strategic Sourcing team to analyze supplier data, support competitive bidding events, evaluate commercial proposals, and help optimize sourcing strategies.

• Assist in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers for medium-voltage transformers, inverters, and other BESS components.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence, pricing trends, cost structures, and supplier capabilities.

• Develop dashboards and reports to support sourcing decisions using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
• Analyze historical spend, lead times, and supplier performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.

• Support Request for Proposal (RFP) development, distribution, and evaluation.
• Help compare commercial bids, summarize results, and develop recommendation packages.

• Assist in preparing negotiation strategy materials, including cost breakdowns, risk assessments, and supplier scorecards.

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, legal, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on sourcing requirements and project timelines.
• Help track open actions and stakeholder feedback for sourcing projects.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision making.
• Attention to Detail:Ensure accuracy in reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication:Work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Problem Solving:Approaches challenges with a structured and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Professionalism:Demonstrates accountability, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, or 3+ years’ experience in Analytics.

• This position reports to the Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing