Sourcing Analyst – Sourcing Operations

Expedia • Springfield, MO

28d • $55,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Sourcing Analyst – Sourcing Operations Introduction to team Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. Expedia Group’s Global Procurement organization, part of the broader Finance function, is seeking a Sourcing Analyst to join the Sourcing Operations team. This role supports the execution of procurement operations by partnering with stakeholders across the business and working closely with category and sub-category teams to enable efficient, accurate, and scalable sourcing outcomes. The Sourcing Analyst contributes to operational excellence by supporting sourcing activities, participating in category engagement rhythms, and assisting with procurement processes, while continuing to build foundational sourcing and contracting capabilities. In this role, you will: Be committed to supporting team success through collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in global corporate indirect procurement, sourcing, finance, operations, or a related business function (internships or rotational experience considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, supply chain, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal settings, including coordination with cross-functional stakeholders such as category managers, legal, finance, and business partners.
• Hands-on exposure to sourcing or contracting workflows within a structured corporate environment, such as participation in RFx events, supplier onboarding, contract reviews, or purchase-to-pay processes.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization, supporting multiple stakeholders or functional partners (e.g., category teams, finance, legal, operations).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with procurement systems is a plus.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative team member with a strong desire to learn and grow within procurement and sourcing.
• Foundational understanding of procurement and strategic sourcing concepts, with interest in building category and contracting expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Effective written and verbal communicator with a customer-service mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and evolving requirements.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
• Capable of working across a matrixed organization and collaborating with category teams and cross-functional partners.
• Organized and able to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and service-level expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide category and stakeholder support by assisting in gathering complete and accurate project information (e.g., specifications, timelines, business requirements, and constraints).
• Participate in regular category and sub-category connects with category leads to support alignment, knowledge sharing, and execution of sourcing priorities.
• Execute tactical sourcing projects within category and sub-category areas while building category knowledge through regular engagement with category and sub-category leads.
• Support the execution and continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and documentation.
• Support contract creation and negotiation activities with guidance, including assisting with drafting and reviewing commercial terms in purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software order forms in collaboration with Legal and other partners.
• Conduct basic spend, contract, or activity analysis and support communication of insights or opportunities to appropriate category teams.
• Coordinate with key internal partners (e.g., Legal, Tax, Information Security, Finance) to support required administrative, governance, and compliance processes.
• Assist with sourcing project planning by supporting work plans, timelines, dependencies, and status updates.
• Execute assigned sourcing projects that are primarily transactional in nature, with exposure to larger or more complex initiatives over time.
• Support risk identification activities (financial, operational, and regulatory) by escalating potential issues to category, sub-category, legal and the business leads as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate activity tracking and reporting to support project and category-level visibility.
• Support additional procurement and business-related initiatives as directed by management.

Benefits

• We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
• Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level