Sr. Sourcing Analyst

Aston Carter • Malvern, PA

2d • $48 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports the end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing lifecycle for IT-related categories, with a strong focus on software, SaaS, and cloud services. The role manages a pipeline of sourcing engagements, leads competitive events, and negotiates high-value technology contracts while partnering with stakeholders across procurement, IT, finance, and vendor management. It contributes to sourcing strategy, vendor selection, and process improvements in a large enterprise procurement environment.

This is a contract-to-hire position based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid work model. The environment is a professional corporate setting, generally operating Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and exposure to enterprise IT sourcing initiatives, high-value technology contracts, and procurement transformation efforts.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related procurement experience, specifically sourcing and negotiating SaaS and software deals, including software and cloud services.
• Proven experience in IT procurement and technology sourcing, focused on software, SaaS, and cloud-based solutions.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing expertise, including RFx development, competitive bidding, and supplier evaluation.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and a track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions for high-value technology contracts.
• Hands-on experience with procurement and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for data analysis, cost modeling, and scenario comparison.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills for creating executive-ready presentations and sourcing summaries.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management within a large enterprise environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including effective partnership with IT, finance, legal, and vendor management teams.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, assess total cost of ownership, and support fact-based decisions.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation capabilities.
• Experience working in large, enterprise-level procurement environments and navigating cross-functional processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sourcing engagements and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a process-driven environment with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; relevant fields include Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting or leading enterprise-level IT sourcing initiatives and negotiating high-value contracts, such as contracts of $250,000 or more.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and collaboration with third-party risk and legal teams.
• Exposure to strategic transformation initiatives within procurement or sourcing organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-related technologies or AI-enabled tools in sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to influence sourcing strategy and vendor selection through data-driven recommendations and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with Oracle Procurement or ERP platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing engagements from initial intake through contract execution for IT, software, SaaS, and cloud service categories.
• Build, issue, and manage RFx documents, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Plan and conduct competitive bidding events, ensuring robust vendor participation and objective evaluation of proposals.
• Evaluate vendor proposals using structured criteria, including pricing, service levels, technical capabilities, and risk considerations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contract conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal value and mitigate risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across IT, finance, procurement, and business units to gather requirements and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
• Support Category Leads on complex sourcing projects and enterprise-wide initiatives with analysis, recommendations, and negotiation support.
• Collaborate with vendor management, legal, and third-party risk teams to ensure contracts align with policy, compliance, and risk standards.
• Use procurement and ERP systems to manage sourcing activities, track progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in sourcing and procurement workflows to increase efficiency, transparency, and consistency.
• Support supplier relationship management through performance discussions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare documentation, presentations, and analyses to support sourcing decisions and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing insights and influencing sourcing and vendor selection decisions.
• Contribute data-driven insights and best practices to strategic procurement transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off during the contract period.
• Paid holidays during the contract period.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account contributions.
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
• Upon conversion to a permanent role, access to performance and partnership bonus structures, a flex fund contribution, retirement plan contributions, and health savings account contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior