Sourcing Analyst

Position Overview

The Sourcing Analyst supports the procurement and supply chain functions by analyzing supplier data, evaluating sourcing opportunities, and ensuring the company secures high-quality materials at competitive costs. This role plays a critical part in maintaining consistent supply, optimizing spend, and improving supplier performance within a food manufacturing environment where safety and quality are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Reporting

• Analyze historical spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and consolidation strategies
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and forecasting models to support sourcing decisions

Sourcing Strategy & Support

• Support the RFP processes by gathering requirements, evaluating supplier responses, and comparing cost structures
• Participate in new supplier onboarding, ensuring documentation and certifications meet regulatory and quality requirements

Supplier Performance & Compliance

• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics (quality incidents, service levels, cost variances)
• Support sustainability, traceability, and responsible sourcing initiatives
• Maintain organized contract records, track renewal dates, and support updates to pricing, terms, and supplier obligations
• Analyze KPI results to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement within the supplier base

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with operations, R&D, quality, and finance teams to support new product development, ingredient changes, and cost-optimization projects

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; advanced Excel or data visualization experience preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret data and transform insights into actionable recommendations

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel to supplier sites, production facilities
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings