Procurement Operations & Sourcing Analyst

Sourcing AnalystPartners with Strategic Sourcing to support sourcing activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other RFx activities, benchmarking analyses, and category market research. Assists in the development of negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams throughout the deal lifecycle to facilitate execution, including Contracts/Legal, Vendor Servicing, Finance, Third Party Risk, Purchasing, and Stakeholders. Creates Purchase Orders for transactional purchases. Assists with processing Statements of Work (SOWs). Drives high-quality work within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitors progress, manages risk and ensures clients are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Identifies and escalates issues, risks, or process concerns to senior team members. Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn new processes and uncover new opportunities that may assist current customer base. Analyzes industry trends and evolving procurement technologies to proactively identify opportunities to adapt leading practices.Qualifications: (Analyst) Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related discipline AND 0-3 years of related work experience. Preferred: Concentration in one or more Non-IT categories, ex. Facilities and Occupancy, HR, Marketing, Telecom, Market Data, Security, Professional Services. Experience working in E-Sourcing and/or Procurement tools, ex. Oracle Procurement. Experience working in Vendor Management Systems (VMS), ex. SAP Fieldglass.About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.What Happens After You Apply1. Verified Profile Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.2. Recruiter Calibration Call Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.3. Client Interview If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.4. Offer + Onboarding On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask. Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.