Analyst Indirect Sourcing III
About The Position
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. 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, ME Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Requirements
- 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%
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
- Advise 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
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
