Strategic Sourcing Analyst

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst acts as an internal consultant collaborating with assigned internal business units to source and recommend the best solution for materials, equipment, supplies, and/or services. With oversight and guidance from the Strategic Sourcing Manager, the Analyst manages the entire Strategic Sourcing Process from Initiation to contract execution. Some travel may be required.

What You'll Do:

• Carry out end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities

• Provide analytical data and information to support procurement initiatives

• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers

• Provide analytics to aid in contract negotiations

• Assist in contract negotiations

• Make recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University

• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field preferred

• Experience in a project management environment – preferably working with large projects (spend, complexity, and/or duration) collaborating with cross functional teams

• Involvement in reviewing, managing, and interpreting large and/or complex data sets

• Exposure to handling multiple concurrent projects

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Project or PowerBI

• Proven success building impactful relationships with current and potential business partners both internally and externally

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.

To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities
• Provides analytical data and information to support procurement initiatives
• Performs market research to identify potential suppliers
• Provides analytics to aid in contract negotiations
• Assists in contract negotiations
• Makes recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University
• 1-2 years’ experience in a related field preferred
• Experience in a project management environment – preferably working with large projects (spend, complexity, and/or duration) collaborating with cross functional teams
• Involvement in reviewing, managing, and interpreting large and/or complex data sets
• Exposure to handling multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Project or PowerBI
• Proven success building impactful relationships with current and potential business partners both internally and externally

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.