What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Analyst position at Belk Administration Company?
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 sources Developing and scoring RFI/RFPs Preparing for vendor and stakeholder meetings and negotiations Financial analysis of bids and contracts Contract 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 research Supports Sourcing team with reporting, e-sourcing tool administration, and contract negotiations, as needed Develops 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 Degree 1-3 years of work experience Experience collaborating across an organization and building strong relationships Demonstrated attention to detail while working on multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Education & Experience: Contract negotiations Familiarity with RFP events Knowledge / Skills Requirements: Excellent critical thinking skills Strong analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow through Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work High degree of accuracy and detail Desire 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 situations Team player; self-motivated; creative and persuasive Communicates effectively with all partners with ability to create strong, trust-based relationships Collaborates with others to address daily business issues Physical Requirements: Reporting Relationships: Manager, Strategic Sourcing Accessibility Guidelines: Belkcareers.com is committed to making the on-line application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are constantly making improvements to comply with the spirit of the "Americans with Disabilities Act," and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If any of the information on the belkcareers.com website is not accessible to you due to a disability, please contact us via email at HRSharedServices@Belk.com. Please provide the location of the inaccessible information and the format you wish to have the information presented and we will be happy to send it to you, either via your email address or a separate mailing address you provide. If you prefer, you may contact one of our friendly Shared Services representatives at 1-800-588-3700 and we will be happy to assist you with the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: Belk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, hair style, hair texture, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI-CM1 #IND3 We set trends through our merchandise and, more importantly, through the way we work. At Belk you will find a positive, inclusive, vibrant and fast-paced environment where you have access to all the tools and resources necessary to be effective in your job. Furthermore, we know access to senior leadership is critical to making company-wide initiatives a reality and getting great ideas to the forefront of our business. Time and time again, our associates are grateful for the opportunities they have to meet with Belk´s senior most leaders. Above all else, here you’ll find opportunities to make huge impact. It´s the result of dynamic initiatives, financial and structural support, and strong investments in the areas that are taking Belk to new heights. Back to Belk Careers Home Back to Belk Job List Accessibility Guidelines Belkcareers.com is committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We’re constantly making improvements to comply with the "Americans with Disabilities Act" and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If you can’t access information on belkcareers.com due to a disability, you may contact one of our friendly Shared Services representatives at 1-800-588-3700 to help you with the application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. 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Salary : $100,000 - $200,000