What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Analyst position at PROTEIN MANAGEMENT GROUP?
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