Paradies Lagardère · 5 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Procurement (OpEx)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expParadies Lagardère is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst to provide analytical, operational, and strategic support for sourcing and procurement of operational expenditures. The role involves collaborating with category managers and stakeholders to optimize spending and manage procurement processes effectively.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Analyze spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather procurement requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure business needs are met
Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and category planning
Develop and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor category performance and drive data-informed decision-making
Manage tail spend procurement activities, driving compliance, cost savings, and process standardization for low-value, high-volume purchases
Support the sourcing and negotiation processes for various OpEx categories, including but not limited to professional services, facilities management, marketing, IT, travel, office supplies, and logistics
Assist in the preparation and execution of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; support supplier evaluations, selection, and negotiations
Support contract management activities, including tracking expiration dates, key contract terms, and compliance requirements
Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution related to service delivery, pricing discrepancies, and contract compliance
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and internal controls, while supporting audit and compliance activities
Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
Serve as a functional system administrator for source-to-pay (S2P) and spend management platform(s), maintaining system configuration, user access, data integrity, and ongoing system enhancements
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights
Comfort with ambiguity and working with disparate data sets
Investigative mindset to identify opportunities and root causes of issues
Experience managing tail spend and driving process improvements in decentralized spend environments
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers
Working knowledge of contract terms, procurement best practices, and supplier management principles
Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa)
Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
2-4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, financial analysis, or supply chain management; indirect or OpEx category experience strongly preferred. May include strong relevant internship/co-op experience
Ability to work from office minimum 3 days per week
Occasional travel (less than 5%) to meet business needs
Preferred
Experience with source-to-pay or procure-to-pay (P2P) systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) preferred
Company
Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is the North American division of Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader operating more than 4,900 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 51 countries worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Paradies
President and CEO
John Jamison
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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