Global Sourcing Analyst - Direct Categories

About the role

The Global Sourcing Analyst focused on direct categories is a core execution role within the Strategic Sourcing organization. This position expands analytical bandwidth and sourcing execution capacity, enabling the development and delivery of multi-year, transformational savings programs. You will partner closely with Category Managers / Sourcing Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze spend, execute competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), engage supplier markets, and track savings and performance realization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise spend data to identify cost optimization, demand leverage, and sourcing opportunities
• Support development and execution of category strategies aligned with multi-year value creation objectives
• Execute competitive sourcing initiatives including RFP/RFQ development, supplier communication, bid analysis, and award recommendations
• Build and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and savings trackers
• Conduct supplier and market research including benchmarking and cost analysis
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure sourcing strategies are executable and adopted
• Support contract implementation, supplier transitions, and post-award savings realization tracking
• Standardize sourcing processes, templates, and operating rhythms
• Prepare executive-ready materials summarizing recommendations and financial impact

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including financial and scenario modeling
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Experience supporting or executing RFP/RFQ sourcing events preferred
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Familiarity with Oracle ERP and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qliksense/Qlikview) experience a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field)
• Master's Degree preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Analytical rigor and data-driven decision making
• Execution discipline and accountability
• Ownership mentality
• Influence without authority in a matrixed environment
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Pay

The annualized base salary range for this role is $66,000 to $99,500 and is bonus eligible.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 4 days in office.