Position Overview
The Sourcing Advisor serves as a liaison between Category Managers, internal business teams, and suppliers throughout the sourcing process. This role requires a strong background in sourcing, procurement, category management, or finance. The Sourcing Advisor will support and guide sourcing activities, ensuring alignment with business requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and risk outcomes. The position involves working with diverse cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate updates to stakeholders on ongoing sourcing initiatives and supplier interactions.
• Participate in or facilitate proposal analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Contract Analysts to draft and revise supplier agreements.
• Support contract negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and risk objectives.
• Assist in developing and executing RFPs with input from relevant business areas.
• Collaborate effectively with project teams, business owners, and supplier representatives.
• Promote awareness of supplier expectations and foster strong relationships.
• Support supplier visits and assist relationship owners with presentations, data analysis, and organization.
• Contribute to the phased rollout of category management, partnering with Category Managers to meet business objectives.
• Document and operationalize savings initiatives, including analysis and contracting for procurement targets.
• Ensure sourcing standards are followed through education and process compliance.
• Identify potential backup and alternate suppliers using industry resources.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Analyze spend and supplier data to support sourcing decisions using techniques such as TCO, make/buy, ROI, and risk assessment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Demonstrate autonomy in decision-making with limited information.
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Communicate complex issues clearly across functions and levels.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, IT, finance, or operations.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management, including risk mitigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing process execution.