Paradies Na
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Procurement (OpEx)
Paradies Na, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Procurement (OpEx)
Job Category
:
Finance
Requisition Number
:
SOURC018084
Posted : January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
The Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst – OpEx Categories is responsible for providing analytical, operational, and strategic support for the sourcing and procurement of operational expenditures across the organization. This role partners with category managers, finance, and business stakeholders to optimize spend, analyze supplier performance, and ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services that support day-to-day business operations. In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst will manage tail spend activities and serve as a key functional administrator for the organization’s source-to-pay (S2P) systems, ensuring process efficiency and data integrity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather procurement requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure business needs are met.
Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and category planning.
Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor category performance and drive data-informed decision-making.
Manage tail spend procurement activities, driving compliance, cost savings, and process standardization for low-value, high-volume purchases.
Support the sourcing and negotiation processes for various OpEx categories, including but not limited to professional services, facilities management, marketing, IT, travel, office supplies, and logistics.
Assist in the preparation and execution of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; support supplier evaluations, selection, and negotiations.
Support contract management activities, including tracking expiration dates, key contract terms, and compliance requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to service delivery, pricing discrepancies, and contract compliance.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and internal controls, while supporting audit and compliance activities.
Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Serve as a functional system administrator for source-to-pay (S2P) and spend management platform(s), maintaining system configuration, user access, data integrity, and ongoing system enhancements.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights.
Comfort with ambiguity and working with disparate data sets
Investigative mindset to identify opportunities and root causes of issues
Experience managing tail spend and driving process improvements in decentralized spend environments.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
Working knowledge of contract terms, procurement best practices, and supplier management principles.
Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
2–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, financial analysis, or supply chain management; indirect or OpEx category experience strongly preferred. May include strong relevant internship/co‑op experience.
Experience with source-to-pay or procure-to-pay (P2P) systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work from office minimum 3 days per week
Occasional travel (less than 5%) to meet business needs
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:
Finance
Requisition Number
:
SOURC018084
Posted : January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
The Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst – OpEx Categories is responsible for providing analytical, operational, and strategic support for the sourcing and procurement of operational expenditures across the organization. This role partners with category managers, finance, and business stakeholders to optimize spend, analyze supplier performance, and ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services that support day-to-day business operations. In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst will manage tail spend activities and serve as a key functional administrator for the organization’s source-to-pay (S2P) systems, ensuring process efficiency and data integrity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather procurement requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure business needs are met.
Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and category planning.
Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor category performance and drive data-informed decision-making.
Manage tail spend procurement activities, driving compliance, cost savings, and process standardization for low-value, high-volume purchases.
Support the sourcing and negotiation processes for various OpEx categories, including but not limited to professional services, facilities management, marketing, IT, travel, office supplies, and logistics.
Assist in the preparation and execution of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; support supplier evaluations, selection, and negotiations.
Support contract management activities, including tracking expiration dates, key contract terms, and compliance requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to service delivery, pricing discrepancies, and contract compliance.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and internal controls, while supporting audit and compliance activities.
Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Serve as a functional system administrator for source-to-pay (S2P) and spend management platform(s), maintaining system configuration, user access, data integrity, and ongoing system enhancements.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights.
Comfort with ambiguity and working with disparate data sets
Investigative mindset to identify opportunities and root causes of issues
Experience managing tail spend and driving process improvements in decentralized spend environments.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.
Working knowledge of contract terms, procurement best practices, and supplier management principles.
Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
2–4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, financial analysis, or supply chain management; indirect or OpEx category experience strongly preferred. May include strong relevant internship/co‑op experience.
Experience with source-to-pay or procure-to-pay (P2P) systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work from office minimum 3 days per week
Occasional travel (less than 5%) to meet business needs
#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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