Sourcing Analyst I – Direct Materials (Additives)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Sourcing & Transactional Execution Support 

• Support RFQ/RFP processes including supplier outreach, bid tracking, and data consolidation 

• Assist with issue resolution (pricing, delivery, invoicing) 

• Coordinate supplier communication for documentation, samples, and data requests 

• Maintain organized sourcing documentation and category files 

• Monitor assist with resolution of basic supply or delivery issues 

Pricing, Spend & Data Analysis 

• Perform spend analysis, data cleansing, and maintain reporting accuracy 

• Generate reports and dashboards using Excel, Tableau, and other tools 

• Support development and maintenance of standardized pricing analysis 

• Assist in evaluating supplier price changes and cost impact analysis 

• Maintain pricing and validate data consistency across systems 

Supplier Data, Performance & Relationship Support

• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing, contracts, and vendor master data 

• Support supplier onboarding and documentation tracking 

• Assist in updating supplier scorecards (cost, quality, service, delivery) 

• Help analyze supplier performance trends and prepare summaries 

• Support communication with suppliers and issue resolution 

Financial, Invoice & Savings Tracking Support 

• Review and help resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and suppliers 

• Assist with tracking and documenting cost savings and sourcing projects 

• Support Finance with validation of reported savings where needed 

• Maintain accurate records of pricing, savings, and project data 

Systems, Process & Digital Enablement Support 

• Maintain data integrity across procurement systems (ERP, pricing databases, sourcing tools) 

• Support eBusiness initiatives such as eRFx events and consignment programs 

• Assist in supplier enablement and support for digital tools and platforms 

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, workflows, and documentation standards 

Cross-Functional & Category Support 

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Operations to gather data and support initiatives 

• Assist with category-level activities including reporting, project tracking, and documentation 

• Support market research, benchmarking, and basic cost modeling activities 

• Provide timely data and reporting support in response to stakeholder requests

• Escalate issues, risks, or data inconsistencies to sourcing managers as needed 

Position Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or other related field. 

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to manage data, follow processes, and work in a structured environment. 

• 2 years of relevant experience 

Preferred:

• Exposure to manufacturing, chemicals, or supply chain environments. 

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) or sourcing tools. 

• Technical Procurement Basic understanding of procurement processes 

• Negotiation & Influence Supports negotiations and builds relationships with internal stakeholders. 

• Chemical / Technical Knowledge Foundational understanding of products and raw material inputs. 

• Financial & Analytical Performs basic spend analysis and reporting; identifies data trends. 

• Digital & Data Analytics Proficient in Excel; working knowledge of ERP and reporting tools. 

• Risk & Compliance Follows policies and maintains documentation discipline. 

• Leadership & Collaboration Strong teamwork, responsiveness, and customer orientation.