About The Role

Welcome to GEP Who We Are GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations. How You Grow at GEP We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms. Celebrating Everyone GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back. Are You One of Us Position description: As a Senior Sourcing Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency and strategic sourcing initiatives. Your analytical skills and industry expertise will be crucial in optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Primary Responsibilities: Vendor Management: Solicit bids, lead auctio ns, negotiate with suppliers, and make recommendations. Qualify and contract with new vendors to ensure optimal procurement solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional sub-category teams to develop deep category knowledge. Drive adherence to preferred supplier agreements and improve non-compliance issues. Trend Analysis & Benchmarking: Monitor industry trends and best practices. Conduct industry benchmarking and market intelligence reports to ensure strategic alignment with the latest market developments. Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and maintain excellent public relations with outside suppliers to support organizational goals. Performance Management: Draft and evaluate scorecards. Conduct complex supplier performance validation events and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Risk Assessment: Perform detailed supplier profiling and financial risk assessments to mitigate potential risks and ensure supplier reliability.