Sourcing Analyst

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Sourcing Analyst to join our client.

Contract Dates: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Range: $41.19 to $46.93 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:

- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
- Prepares preliminary Project Opportunity Strategies/ Deal Summaries.
- Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
- Conducts analysis and develops insights and recommendations that are actionable in alignment with project/program goals.
- Conducts market research and benchmarking activities.
- Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
- Perform spend analysis utilizing Spotfire dashboards as required.
- Prepare Data for customized reports for Middle Office Management.
- Identifies areas of opportunity through analyses of industries and supply markets, cost models for products and services, supplier category spend, and the performance of key suppliers in the market.
- Incorporates market leading process and practices, to mitigate risk, to drive innovation and to maximize overall value for assigned sourcing categories and portfolios.
- Prepares project plans and keeps key stakeholders informed of the process and progress.
- Manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolve conflicting priorities and objectives.
- Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Maintains knowledge of leading sourcing practices and promote adoption of sourcing standards.
- Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Continuously upgrade knowledge on event and sourcing methodologies with a specific focus on strategic category development.
- Effectively communicate key messages/recommendations/results to all managerial levels.
- Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
- Focus may be on a business/group.
- Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works mostly independently.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

- Vendor sourcing background
- Experience with vendor contractors (creating and negotiating)
- Relevant strategic sourcing, supply chain and/or procurement work experience
- Knowledge of sourcing/procurement processes, procedures, and controls
- Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle
- Able to network and manage vendor relationships
- Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Able to lead discussions and excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
- Excel and spreadsheet analysis
- Has experience in compiling, synthesizing and drawing insights from a variety of research sources

Personal Attributes:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and partnering skills to facilitate effective working relationships

**_**ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS**_**

**How to Apply**: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.