Analyst Indirect Sourcing III

Primary Purpose

The Indirect Sourcing Analyst III is a senior-level contributor to ADUSA's strategic sourcing organization, driving cost optimization across a $5B portfolio of Not For Resale spends. This role synthesizes commodity intelligence, advanced data modeling, and negotiation strategies to optimize category level spend and drive sustainable business value. As a trusted sourcing leader, Analyst III influences without authority, translates data into actionable insights, and helps propel the organization toward world-class sourcing capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead several complex sourcing initiatives from supplier discovery to award recommendation using advanced sourcing tools and templates
• Build comprehensive should-cost models and scenario plans using commodity and market data
• Manage complex datasets and develop Excel-based insights including benchmarks, heat maps, and what-if scenarios
• Translate analytics into bid recommendations using total cost of ownership methodology and apply constraints to optimize supplier outcomes
• Conduct complex negotiations independently, leveraging deep understanding of negotiable criteria
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships without formal authority
• Advises business partners on risks, opportunities, and cost forecasting for key commodities
• Support long-range planning and corporate initiatives such as save for our customer, working capital, and cross brand synergy realization
• Collaborate with partners to identify alternate supply channels and optimize total cost of ownership
• Present sourcing findings with clarity, storytelling, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Advance the team's capabilities through best practices in spend analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field
• 5-7 years sourcing or industry experience
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing platforms
• Strong analytical and presentation skills; able to tell a compelling story with data
• Deep understanding of commodity markets and sourcing strategy
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma, APICS, CPM, or similar certification
• Experience in retail sourcing, supply chain design, or vendor negotiations
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing analysis, decision-making, and tools
• Ability to lead without authority and influence organizational direction

Benefits

Our hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA and Scarborough, MA

Pay

Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.