Sourcing Analyst

• The Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for evaluating, improving, and executing purchasing activities to support organizational operations. This role focuses on supplier management, purchase order execution, cost optimization, and on-time delivery improvement. The position plays a key part in enhancing supply chain performance by analyzing spend, negotiating pricing, and ensuring adherence to company procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sourcing and procurement execution for assigned projects within the North American region.
• Conduct RFQs and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and manage the full procure-to-pay cycle.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to U.S. Government and defense procurement.
• Track purchase order acknowledgments, monitor delivery status, and resolve delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate ERP records reflecting order changes or updates.
• Coordinate seamless invoice receipt and support timely AP processing.
• Facilitate resolution of supplier, AP, logistics, and customs-related issues.
• Improve key KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost savings, payment terms, and damage/late delivery claims.
• Develop and analyze spend reports to drive cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives.
• Resolve contractual disputes and engage legal teams when necessary.
• Build effective working relationships with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Lead procurement-related meetings and provide status reporting.
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams to define and implement procurement strategies.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation

OR 1 year of experience plus a relevant master’s degree (MBA or similar).

• Experience with purchase order execution and vendor negotiations.
• Basic knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally.
• Must meet any applicable requirements for working with regulated or controlled materials, if necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, RFQs, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Experience assessing supplier capability and supporting new supplier development.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-resolution skills.

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Experience tracking and expediting procurement activities from purchase through delivery.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of logistics, customs, and AP issue resolution.
• Experience contributing to cost-reduction and cash-flow initiatives.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with collaboration across operations, engineering, and supply chain functions.
• Flexibility required for occasional travel.
• May include extended hours or schedule flexibility to support urgent procurement timelines.

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be as

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person