Sr Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Advantage Solutions • Clayton, MO

7d • $28 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst administers the company’s strategic sourcing processes, including reporting, analysis, and program administration. Categories may include travel, auto programs, shipping, office supplies, cell phones, and business machines. The role interacts with personnel across the organization, including retail, sales, finance, payroll, and human resources, to help manage internal expenses.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The position has no direct-report supervisory responsibilities and no indirect-report guidance or mentoring responsibilities. Travel and driving are not essential functions. Additional duties related to the position may be assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; finance is the stated field of study or area of experience.
• 3–5 years of experience as a financial analyst or in a financial environment.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Report writing and development skills.
• High sense of urgency, strong drive, and passion to win.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; the position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
• Demonstrated time-management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances, and directions.
• Commitment to meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team building.
• Ability to work cooperatively toward common group objectives, respect team members’ ideas and contributions, cultivate positive relationships, and provide assistance and support to others.
• 2–3 years of intermediate or advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze expense data and create and manage reports to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved services.
• Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in collecting and analyzing data for new and existing categories.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, program issues, and vendor relations for strategic sourcing programs.
• Create employee communications and training programs to promote correct use of internal systems and programs.
• Develop policy and assist with promoting compliance.
• Review, audit, and code invoices to ensure accuracy and correct expense distribution to internal divisions.
• Solicit and coordinate input from employees and department heads regarding vendor performance, and bring issues and recommendations to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Maintain and manage departmental data posted on the company intranet.

What This Job Offers

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