Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Title: Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst

Location: Springfield, VA

Duration: 6 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension

Shift: 1st shift hybrid 3 days onsite per week

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing and Contract Analyst role is an entry-level position within the Company Supply Chain Management (SCM) function for candidates who are passionate about building a career in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management.

The successful candidate will support and learn alongside senior Category Managers, helping ensure internal stakeholders have the goods and services they need to operate effectively and efficiently while delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

While this role will primarily support the Utilities business, it is part of the broader Supply Chain Management team within the Company Legal organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support category planning and sourcing strategy development.
• Execute tactical and strategic sourcing activities for assigned spend categories.
• Support competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), vendor evaluations, and vendor selection activities.
• Perform price, risk, and value analyses.
• Assist with negotiations, contract development, contract administration, and change orders.
• Investigate and resolve procure-to-pay (P2P) issues.
• Support supplier relationship management (SRM) activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, records, and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain Management function.

Note:

• Responsibilities will expand over time based on performance and experience. Initially, the role will focus on tactical and administrative activities to support learning of Company business operations, supply chain processes, policies, supplier relationships, and organizational structure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated interest in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members, business stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Willingness to learn.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfort presenting information to groups.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing.