Sourcing Analyst

Job Title: Sourcing Analyst

Location: Valley Forge, PA (Hybrid – 600 Chesterfield Parkway, USA).

Job Type & Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension & Conversion)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Visa Specification: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Sourcing Analyst to support procurement operations within the Enterprise Supply Management (ESM) team.

This role acts as a key entry point for procurement requests, ensuring smooth processing, compliance, and efficient sourcing of goods and services.

You’ll work in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, handling sourcing requests, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Sourcing Support

Review incoming procurement requests and ensure completeness and accuracy

Manage sourcing activities for low to medium complexity transactions

Support purchase order (PO) creation, updates, and contract release processes

Validate financial coding and ensure compliance with procurement policies

Guide requests through the sourcing triage process

Stakeholder & Communication Management

Act as a point of contact for procurement-related inquiries

Collaborate with internal teams (RFx, Contracting, Legal, Risk, Finance)

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide timely updates

Communicate complex procurement information in a clear, simple manner

Operations & Process Improvement

Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks (SLA: 3 days for shared mailbox requests)

Support process improvements and system enhancements

Analyze procurement data and identify trends or improvement opportunities

Participate in special projects and team initiatives

Transaction Closure & Compliance

Ensure smooth handoff to Purchasing and Payables teams

Confirm supplier compliance with agreed payment terms

Ensure proper documentation and contract storage

Maintain adherence to company procurement policies

Typical Day in This Role

Review and prioritize incoming requests from the shared mailbox

Validate request details and follow up for missing information

Process sourcing and procurement transactions

Support team tasks and research requests

Collaborate with stakeholders to move requests forward efficiently

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience

3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related business roles

Experience handling purchasing, vendor coordination, or contract processes

Core Skills

Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Ability to work in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments

Strong problem-solving mindset (investigative, detail-oriented)

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Experience with financial systems or e-commerce tools

Knowledge of Oracle, Accounts Payable (AP), or MS Dynamics CRM (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred)

Equivalent experience will also be considered