Procurement Analyst – Strategic Sourcing

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high-value and strategic categories within the Procurement & Logistic team scope. The role focuses on supplier market analysis, cost optimization initiatives, competitive sourcing processes (RFP/RFQ), and negotiation preparation to support the Procurement Director and General Procurement Manager in achieving cost reduction and value creation objectives.

This position plays a key role in identifying savings opportunities, improving supplier competitiveness, and supporting the renegotiation of major contracts across corporate, commercial, and operational categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze sourcing opportunities across key spend categories within General Procurement.

• Support the development of category strategies aligned with company growth and cost optimization targets.

• Conduct supplier market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis.

• Develop cost models and perform spend analysis to identify savings opportunities.

• Support RFP, RFQ, and tender processes for medium and high-value procurement initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional evaluation processes with internal stakeholders.

• Contract Renegotiation Support

• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and contract optimization.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments including IT, Commercial, HR, Finance, and Operations to understand sourcing needs.

• Provide procurement advisory support to internal stakeholders during supplier selection processes.

Procurement Analytics

• Maintain procurement dashboards and reporting on spend, sourcing initiatives, and savings achieved.

• Monitor supplier cost trends and market developments relevant to procurement categories.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) is desirable.

Minimum Requirements

4–6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles.

Experience managing RFP/RFQ processes and supplier negotiations.

Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and procurement analytics tools.

Experience in aviation, transportation, or highly operational environments is a strong advantage.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Fluent in English and Spanish.