Supply Chain Analyst

HI 

Location: Atlanta, GA 30309 
Employment Type: 9-month contract (Possible FTE) 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (FOUR DAYS IN OFFICE MANDATE)

Client Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Supply Chain Analyst to support its Enterprise Resources (Purchasing) function. This role is responsible for analyzing enterprise spend, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and contributing to the ongoing transformation of procurement practices, systems, and supplier engagement models.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics, market intelligence, and sourcing methodologies to drive cost optimization, improve supplier performance, and enhance overall procurement efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise-wide spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and establish category baselines
• Develop and maintain total cost of ownership (TCO) models and support category strategy development
• Perform market analysis to assess suppliers, pricing structures, cost drivers, and industry trends
• Support strategic sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, supplier evaluation, and negotiation preparation
• Develop and manage supplier performance metrics, including KPIs and scorecards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements, procurement workflows, and sourcing opportunities
• Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, new market entrants, and substitution opportunities
• Support the design and documentation of current-state and future-state procurement processes
• Maintain procurement data and reporting within SAP and related systems
• Participate in and support contract negotiations ($1M–$10M range) with a focus on cost efficiency and value realization

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, category management, or data analytics
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, including:
• SAP / Ariba
• Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView
• SQL, Python, or Alteryx
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Spend analysis and reporting
• Market and supplier analysis
• Procurement and sourcing support
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) preferred
• Experience within enterprise procurement or large-scale supply chain environments
• Technical Competencies
• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
• Supplier Performance Management and KPI Development
• Negotiation Support and Cost Optimization
• Procurement Process Design and Improvement
• Risk Assessment and Market Intelligence
• Project Management fundamentals (planning, scheduling, execution)
• Core Competencies
• Strong business acumen and understanding of procurement strategy
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, stakeholder-driven environment
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to support organizational change and process improvement initiatives