Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Performance & Technology)

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST (PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY) , Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) , leads contributions to the digital transformation initiatives, across sourcing, catalog management, ERP procurement tools, spend analytics, and more; administers VPF’s Preferred Supplier performance management framework, and oversees supplier performance, cost savings, operational efficiencies, and overall business value; administers supplier agreements in the Business Services Commodity area; supports strategic sourcing efforts to secure high-quality goods and services that deliver measurable value to the MIT community; evaluates opportunities to enhance contract and purchasing management through technology across commodities; and strengthens supplier governance and advances procurement technology solutions that improve transparency, compliance, user experience, and data-driven decision-making. The full job description is available, here .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• a minimum of three years of procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and/or business systems analysis experience, preferably
• ability to collaborate with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds and organizational levels
• customer service skills
• excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• ability to exercise judgment when handling sensitive information
• demonstrated flexibility to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
• analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• demonstrated track record of facilitating and executing successful sourcing initiatives, competitive solicitations, or supplier/category management
• experience monitoring supplier performance or administering service-level agreements
• strong analytical skills and proficiency with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau,or similar)
• experience with procurement and/or sourcing analytical tools (SpendHQ, Labviva, Oracle Cloud Reporting, etc.)
• a thorough understanding of contracting methods and procedures

What This Job Offers

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