Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Spend Analytics & AI Solutions

Uber • San Francisco, CA

48d • $133,000 - $148,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Analyst - Spend Analytics & AI Solutions to join the Sourcing COE team. This is a high-impact role that combines spend analytics, data visualization, and automation with emerging AI/LLM capabilities. You will extract and analyze data from ERP systems, design executive-ready dashboards, and identify cost-saving opportunities while experimenting with AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in spend, procurement, or financial analytics, with exposure to AI/ML.

Nice To Haves

• Strong SQL expertise and ERP data extraction (Oracle, SAP, Coupa)
• Advanced proficiency in Tableau/Power BI for dashboarding
• Experience in ETL operations, data cleansing, and integration
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets automation
• Strong understanding of spend categorization, cost-saving analysis, supplier performance, and compliance
• Proficiency in Python for analytics, ML, and API integration
• Experience with prompt engineering and system design for LLMs (CustomGPT, Gemini, OpenAI/GPT)
• Familiarity with AI model evaluation (accuracy, grounding, hallucination rate)
• Exposure to AI agent development and cloud AI platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze spend data from Oracle and ERP systems to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities.
• Experience establishing data quality standards, monitoring data traceability, and implementing governance practices for core procurement datasets.
• Build and maintain Tableau/Power BI dashboards to deliver real-time, decision-ready insights.
• Run ETL processes and automation to ensure accurate, efficient data workflows.
• Apply advanced analytics (categorization, forecasting, Savings Opportunities, Price benchmarking).
• Design prompts, test LLM models, and deploy AI agents/chatbots to support Sourcing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analytics into business strategies.
• Document processes, create training guides, and share best practices.
• Continuously explore new tools and technologies (AI, cloud platforms, automation)

Benefits

• You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp.
• You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees