Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Hybrid)

Aston Carter•Malvern, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports the full deal life cycle for the IT category, with a strong focus on software and cloud services. This role oversees end-to-end procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, contract and price negotiation, and stakeholder management. The analyst manages a pipeline of medium-complexity sourcing engagements, supports category leads on higher-complexity deals, and helps drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and tools.

Requirements

Minimum five years of procurement experience, including SaaS and cloud services negotiations.
Proven background in IT strategic sourcing.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to guide clients through sourcing and contracting.
Experience managing RFx development, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.
High proficiency in Excel and MS Office for analysis and reporting.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing engagements over $250K.
Strong written and verbal communication for RFx creation and recommendation presentations.
Commitment to fair, compliant procurement practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle procurement or similar ERP systems.
Experience working with Supplier Management, Vendor Management, and Third‑Party Risk teams.
Familiarity with software/cloud commercial models and licensing structures.
Experience supporting process or technology improvement initiatives.
Interest in AI‑related tools within procurement is a plus.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
Strong analytical mindset for evaluating supplier proposals and identifying value opportunities.

Responsibilities

Manage a pipeline of medium‑complexity IT sourcing engagements over $250K, focused on software and cloud services.
Support Category Leads on high‑complexity sourcing and negotiation activities.
Develop negotiation plans and guide stakeholders through the contracting process.
Execute sourcing strategies including competitive bids, supplier consolidation, co‑terming, and evaluation agreements.
Assist with Oracle procurement tasks and system updates.
Collaborate with Category Teams, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Internal Clients, and Third‑Party Risk groups.
Translate business requirements into clear RFx documentation.
Own the end‑to‑end competitive bidding process and ensure timely execution.
Ensure consistent, compliant procurement practices across all engagements.
Recommend improvements to sourcing processes, tools, and standards.
Support departmental process and technology initiatives.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate sourcing outcomes effectively.
Use advanced Excel and MS Office skills to analyze spend, compare proposals, and prepare summaries.