Job Description
Job Title: Sourcing Analyst
Location: Birmingham, AL (On-site)
Salary: $65,000-$80,000 (DOE)+ bonus and benefits About the Role
Our client, a leading national
food distribution company , is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical
Sourcing Analyst to support strategic procurement initiatives across multiple product categories. The ideal candidate will have strong data-analysis capabilities, excellent supplier-relationship skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics within the food industry.
Key Responsibilities - Analyze supplier performance, pricing trends, cost structures, and market conditions to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Develop and maintain category-specific dashboards, analytics, and reports to drive procurement transparency and efficiency.
- Support RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate bids, and assist in negotiation preparation.
- Monitor commodity markets, supply risks, lead times, and product availability to ensure continuity of supply.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier optimization, contract compliance, and category rationalization.
- Assist in onboarding new suppliers, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate data within procurement systems, including pricing, contracts, and supplier information.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
- 2-5 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience (food or consumer goods preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP, procurement, or BI tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
- Understanding of food distribution, perishable supply chains, and vendor management.
- Strong communication, negotiation support, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Experience - Experience analyzing commodity markets (produce, proteins, dairy, packaged foods).
- Exposure to sourcing for multi-location distribution or restaurant groups.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
What Our Client Offers - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on quality, service, and innovation.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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