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Procurement Sourcing Analyst - Evergreen

Avalara

3.5

based on 268 Reviews

5-6 years

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi + 4 more

1 vacancy

Procurement Sourcing Analyst - Evergreen

Avalara Technologies

posted 10d ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Procurement Risk Management Wellness RFP Continuous Improvement RFQ

+ 4 more

Job Description

What Youll Do

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement, the Sourcing Analyst will perform spend analysis, develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders, lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) on behalf of stakeholders to ensure optimal vendor/supplier selection based on a consistent process, and will manage supplier/vendor relationships to ensure Avalaras requirements are met.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

Analyze historical spend data and define short- and long-term spend optimization opportunities
Promote the value of Sourcing and early Procurement engagement with stakeholders
Develop a roadmap of sourcing events based on spend analysis, stakeholder demand, and priorities / impact
Build RFx material for each event (including spec development, selection criteria, supplier list)
Evaluate bids and proposals from vendors in accordance with established policies
Negotiate favorable pricing, payment, and other contractual terms with vendors
Manage key supplier relationships and develop preferred vendor sources for frequently used goods or services
Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for all sourcing events
You will Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement in identifying and implementing process improvements, assist with ad hoc projects
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset; analyze process using data and propose improvements that will result in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost savings
You will be reporting to the Senior Manager for Sourcing and Procurement

What Youll Need to be Successful

5+ years of experience in a sourcing related role, supporting global operations experience in a technology company desirable
Ability to successfully, virtually, across time zones, and with global stakeholders
Thorough understanding of Spend Analysis, Sourcing, and Source-to-Pay principles, processes, and procedures
Experience differentiating cost savings and cost avoidance, and experience calculating both as applicable
Experience successfully supporting senior level business stakeholders to build and run sourcing events, including managing internal expectations, setting and meeting timelines, and negotiating with suppliers
Hands-on experience with structured Sourcing Methodology (e.g. A.T. Kearney 7 Step Process)
Experienced in planning different strategies based on business and market conditions
Hands on experience using Sourcing Tools
Experience with vendor/supplier management including vendor/supplier risk management
Hands-on experience with Jira and/or ServiceNow for Project Intake and workflow through
Familiarity with the application of internal controls in a purchasing context
Demonstrated understanding of how to use data to improve process
Proficient using PowerBI, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office
Experience defining spend categories and subcategorie