Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Analyst - Strategic Sourcing in India.

In this role, you will join a global procurement and revenue optimization environment where data-driven sourcing decisions directly influence cost efficiency and operational performance. You will act as a key analytical partner across procurement, finance, legal, and business teams, supporting end-to-end sourcing strategies and vendor negotiations. The position involves deep spend analysis, RFx execution, and continuous improvement of procurement workflows in a fast-paced, remote-first setup. You will help shape smarter purchasing decisions by translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and driving measurable value across global supply chains.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for driving sourcing excellence across procurement operations and enabling data-backed decision-making across the organization. You will:

• Perform detailed spend analysis to identify savings opportunities, category trends, and procurement inefficiencies across global operations.
• Lead RFx processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including supplier identification, bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
• Support contract negotiations in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams to ensure compliant and optimized commercial terms.
• Manage order workflows, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely execution across the quote-to-order lifecycle.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand sourcing needs and deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead business reviews, and ensure adherence to SLAs and contractual obligations.
• Support reporting, forecasting, and annual planning activities including territory, segmentation, and pipeline analysis.
• Drive process improvements across procurement and sourcing systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in strategic sourcing or procurement analytics, along with a solid understanding of enterprise-scale purchasing processes. You should have:

• 10–15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain analytics within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in spend analysis, vendor management, and end-to-end RFx lifecycle execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience with ERP or eSourcing platforms.
• Solid understanding of SaaS or enterprise procurement metrics and financial modeling concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to transform complex datasets into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to present to leadership.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and prioritization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (certifications such as CPSM or MCIPS are a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and industry benchmarks
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility
• Opportunity to work in a global, high-impact procurement organization
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, analytics, and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Learning and development support to enhance professional growth
• Collaborative, cross-functional work culture
• Opportunity to influence cost optimization and strategic vendor decisions at scale

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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