Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Hybrid)

Aston Carter • Malvern, PA

2d • 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

• At least five years of related procurement experience, including sourcing and negotiating SaaS and other software/cloud services deals.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing within IT procurement, particularly for software and cloud services.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide internal clients through sourcing and contracting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFx development, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to develop and execute negotiation plans and sourcing strategies for medium-complexity engagements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing engagements over $250,000.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to create RFx documents and present sourcing recommendations.
• Commitment to fair business practices and consistent, compliant procurement of products and services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Oracle procurement or related enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with Supplier Management, Vendor Management Offices, and Third Party Risk Management functions.
• Familiarity with software and cloud services commercial models and licensing structures.
• Experience supporting process and technology improvement initiatives within a procurement or sourcing organization.
• Exposure to or interest in working with AI-related tools or solutions in a procurement context is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate across teams and functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to compare proposals, evaluate supplier offerings, and identify value opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own a pipeline of medium-complexity sourcing engagements over $250,000 within the assigned IT category, with a focus on software and cloud services.
• Support Category Leads on high-complexity sourcing and negotiation engagements, providing analysis, documentation, and execution support.
• Establish effective negotiation plans and guide internal stakeholders through the contracting process from initial request to final agreement.
• Partner with Category Leads to develop and execute sourcing strategies, including competitive bids, evaluation agreements, supplier consolidation, and co-terming opportunities.
• Assist Category Leads with Oracle-related administrative tasks and procurement system updates.
• Collaborate effectively with other Category Teams, Supplier Management, Vendor Management Offices, Internal Clients, and Third Party Risk Management as needed.
• Engage with business requestors to understand requirements and translate them into clear and complete RFx documentation.
• Own and manage the end-to-end competitive bidding process, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business needs.
• Ensure consistent application of fair business practices and compliant procurement of products and services.
• Continuously examine and recommend ways to raise standards and improve procurement processes and procedures, contributing to the overall performance of the enterprise sourcing and procurement function.
• Support departmental process and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Leverage strong stakeholder management skills to build trusted relationships and effectively communicate sourcing strategies and outcomes.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills to analyze spend, compare proposals, and prepare clear summaries and recommendations for stakeholders.

Benefits

• Five days of paid time off available after 30 days
• Six paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
• Performance bonus
• Partnership bonus
• Flex fund contribution
• 401(k) program with a 10% company contribution plus up to 4% match
• Health savings account contribution
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level