The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is a key member of Belk’s Strategic Sourcing team which provides support for indirect purchases. The Sourcing team manages more than 500 sourcing and contracting activities each year.  This individual should possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills as well as good attention to detail. The Analyst partners with external vendors, internal business partners, Belk’s legal, and corporate finance on a daily basis.                                                       

Independently manages sourcing and contracting activities for lower risk products/services (typically up to approximately $100,000-$200,000), including:Researching new vendor sourcesDeveloping and scoring RFI/RFPsPreparing for vendor and stakeholder meetings and negotiationsFinancial analysis of bids and contractsContract negotiation and administration (e.g. contract quality assurance, processing statements of work, contract change requests, and coordination with legal, internal stakeholders, and vendors)Assists with supply market researchSupports Sourcing team with reporting, e-sourcing tool administration, and contract negotiations, as neededDevelops strong working relationships with team members and business partners to achieve desired outcomes for issues and objectives

Education / Experience Requirements:

Position Contribution Level :

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree1-3 years of work experienceExperience collaborating across an organization and building strong relationshipsDemonstrated attention to detail while working on multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Education & Experience:

Contract negotiationsFamiliarity with RFP events

Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

Excellent critical thinking skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, meet deadlines and follow throughTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of workHigh degree of accuracy and detailDesire to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task, manage time and be flexible to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situationsTeam player; self-motivated; creative and persuasiveCommunicates effectively with all partners with ability to create strong, trust-based relationshipsCollaborates with others to address daily business issues

Physical Requirements:

Reporting Relationships:

 Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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