Sourcing & Contracts Analyst

AARP • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing & Contracts Analyst engages in procurement and sourcing activities, analyzes spend, and assesses external market conditions to determine optimal procurement and sourcing strategies. The role acquires equipment, services, supplies, and materials for the organization and processes contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and requests for bid. The analyst partners with cross-functional teams to prepare and negotiate purchasing contracts, subcontracts, statements of work, and other contractual agreements, and participates in drafting and executing RFP, RFQ, and RFI documents.

The position leads strategic sourcing engagements, executes category management plans, manages contracts and supplier risks, and implements strategies to achieve cost savings and increase value to internal clients. The analyst learns internal clients’ needs and conducts market research to remain current on market trends.

This is a hybrid work environment. AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays except for essential functions; remote work must be performed within the United States and its territories. The in-office/open-office environment has moderate noise. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, sourcing support, procure-to-pay operations, or related business operations.
• Working knowledge of procurement principles, purchase requisition and purchase order processing, supplier coordination, contract documentation, and procure-to-pay controls.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze procurement requests and supporting documentation, identify risks, gaps, and compliance concerns, and determine appropriate actions or escalation paths.
• Understanding of procurement policies, approval requirements, documentation standards, and audit-ready recordkeeping.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple procurement transactions, prioritize workload, and drive timely outcomes.
• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluating options and making sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting procurement activities in a complex, policy-driven organization.
• Experience using procurement, financial, contract lifecycle management, workflow, or reporting systems such as PeopleSoft/Navigator, DocuSign, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of common procurement and supplier documents, including statements of work, amendments, change orders, quotes, renewals, non-disclosure agreements, and supplier risk review requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing engagements using multi-step methodologies, including spend analysis, requirement definition, drafting sourcing documents, identifying qualified suppliers, and coordinating sourcing activities through award.
• Prepare, negotiate, sign, manage, and renew contracts.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to facilitate review and assessment of supplier risk and maintain supplier risk management protocols.
• Execute category management plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the procurement process.
• Implement strategies to achieve cost savings and increase value to internal clients.
• Learn the needs of internal clients and conduct market research to stay current on market trends.
• Acquire equipment, services, supplies, and materials, and process contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and requests for bid.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to prepare and negotiate purchasing contracts, subcontracts, statements of work, and other contractual agreements.
• Participate in drafting and executing Requests for Proposal, Requests for Quote, and Requests for Information.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 100% company-funded pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave
• Performance-based and peer-based recognition
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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