Analyst - Sourcing Analytics

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

Sysco is a leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support their sourcing activities through analysis and reporting. The role involves gathering and validating data, conducting analytics to support negotiations, and providing analytical support to various teams within the company.

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Responsibilities

Conduct analytics to build the fact base in support of negotiations
Perform sourcing data analysis using data template defined in Category Management process
Lead analysis for visibility in key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supplier capabilities and capacities etc
Develop ideas leading to continual improvement to the sourcing process at Sysco
Provide data support to supplier relations and category management team
Develop any AdHoc sourcing related reports needed by Sourcing Managers, Category Managers, SSR Managers etc
Provide the analytical support to SSR Manager during supplier business reviews
Work with the insights team to develop surveys and interview guidelines for the key suppliers

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 1-3 years of business analytics experience, preferably in a sourcing capacity
Highly skilled in data structures and database access/reporting
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL server
Theoretical knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis techniques (e.g. spreadsheet modeling, regression analysis)
Ability to pull disparate pieces of data together to form a coherent story
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and be very detail oriented
Self-driven individual with intellectual curiosity and pushes to understand underlying issues
Collaborative team player who can work across functions (e.g., Analytics, Category Management, SSR)