Analyst — Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analytics, & Enterprise Vendor Management

Franklin Templeton•San Mateo, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing & Enterprise Vendor Management department enables strong, transparent partnerships with the firm’s most important vendors. The team partners across the organization to evaluate suppliers, analyze total cost of ownership, and support enterprise sourcing decisions. Working here means collaborating with finance, procurement, legal, and business stakeholders to influence strategic outcomes while delivering rigorous, forward-looking financial insights that improve value and operational discipline across the firm.

Requirements

3–5 years in financial analysis, sourcing, or vendor management.
Experience supporting procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in a finance or business-related field.
Advanced Excel financial modeling expertise.
Experience with financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Clear communicator with non-financial stakeholders.
Comfortable working independently in complex environments.

Nice To Haves

Financial services or technology procurement experience preferred.
Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
Experience with data analytics tools preferred.
Familiarity with procurement and contract lifecycle platforms.

Responsibilities

Build multi-year financial models for sourcing initiatives.
Analyze total cost of ownership and return on investment.
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Prepare executive-ready financial reports.
Maintain accurate cost-allocation models.
Support request for proposal and request for information processes.
Develop supplier pricing models and scorecards.
Support negotiations through benchmarking analysis.
Review financial assumptions in contracts and statements of work.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and compliance.
Analyze cost drivers and value opportunities.
Support vendor reviews and leadership reporting.
Support vendor budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Maintain accurate vendor financial data.
Analyze budget and forecast variances.
Identify opportunities to improve vendor financial management.
Enhance tools, templates, and processes.
Support procurement technology improvements.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
Recognition rewards
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive healthcare options
Insurance
Disability benefits
Employee stock investment program
Learning resources
Career development programs
Reimbursement for certain education expenses
Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
Motivational wellbeing program
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria