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The Home Depot · 2 months ago

Senior Sourcing Analyst, IT/Technology

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The Home Depot is seeking a Senior Sourcing Analyst to join their Sourcing team, focusing on sourcing indirect products and services for the Technology Teams. The role involves executing strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborating closely with Sourcing Managers on sourcing and contracting activities.

E-CommerceHome and GardenHome DecorHome ImprovementRetail

Responsibilities

Completes supply market research and presents learnings from research/analysis

Supports the gathering of requirements definitions, market analysis, supports the RFx process, analysis of supplier proposals, develop supplier recommendation and negotiation activities

Conducts accurate financial analysis of spend details

Assist with the collection, analysis, and total cost ownership analytical activities

Manage updates to Sourcing Systems and Projects, communications to internal stakeholders and suppliers, related to/about sourcing process

Provide support for sourcing events which includes, but not limited to timeline management, analysis, key communications, and RFx development

Qualification

Sourcing experienceFinancial analysisProcurement platformsExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProject managementGrowth mindset

Required

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to perform detailed analyses as well as create executive summaries of the analyses

Ability to create ad-hoc reporting

Ability to present and defend own work and work of others to senior leadership

Ability to work independently

Ability to influence the decisions of individuals that you do not supervise

Ability to work cross-functionally

Ability to multi-task and manage projects to meet deadlines

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, internally and externally

Preferred

Professional experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain operations, ideally with exposure to technology categories such as IT hardware, infrastructure, software, cloud services, IT Services, or telecom

Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP Ariba, Coupa)

Basic understanding of software licensing models and hardware lifecycle management

Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to analyze supplier proposals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support contract and pricing negotiations

Comfortable working with data to support strategic decision-making

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders

Experience supporting Category Managers is helpful

Demonstrated initiative and curiosity in learning new sourcing strategies and technologies

Willingness to take ownership of projects and grow into more strategic responsibilities