Sourcing Analyst

Are you ready to be the driving force behind procurement innovation? Are you a naturally curious, driven, and analytical professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and making a real impact? As a Sourcing Analyst in our Strategic Sourcing Procurement Excellence group, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—empowering smarter, faster, and more strategic sourcing decisions across the business. We’re searching for a high-energy, data-driven change agent who thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

In this pivotal role, you’ll partner with strategic sourcing, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to unlock value, optimize processes, and deliver measurable impact. You’ll harness the power of analytics, AI, and digital tools (Power BI, Tableau, Oracle ERP) to turn complex data into actionable insights, fuel business intelligence, and champion best-in-class sourcing strategies. Your growth mindset, passion for problem-solving, and ability to structure the unstructured will help drive operational excellence and elevate procurement to new heights.

If you’re energized by stakeholder engagement, visualizing data, and making a real difference—while becoming a go-to subject matter expert in procurement—this is your moment. Every day, you’ll help shape the future of sourcing, drive cost savings, and support a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning. Join us and be the driving force behind procurement excellence!

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics

• Analyze company-wide spend data to uncover trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and compelling presentations for management, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and automate reports and dashboards (using Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel) to track KPIs related to sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Use data and market intelligence to build business cases and cost models that quantify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for sourcing activities and supplier performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify, suggest, and execute reporting enhancements to keep sourcing moving forward and drive continuous improvement.

Policy & Process Optimization

• Identify and implement improvements to the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Support the development, documentation, and enforcement of procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement software and ERP systems (Oracle ERP, USG Answers, Contract Management System), helping to streamline processes and drive digital transformation.

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Support Oracle Sourcing processes, setups, system enhancements, and end-user training.
• Assist the Strategic Sourcing team with initiatives such as preparing RFPs, evaluating vendor proposals, contract negotiations, and strategy development.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery, quality, invoices, or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with evaluating supplier performance, providing reports, reviewing data, and offering insights.
• Help manage savings and projects for the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Promote and support the Sourcing SharePoint site and its evolving functions.

Plant/Production Support

• Serve as a primary troubleshooting contact for plant/site-level purchasing teams, providing guidance on procurement processes, policy compliance, and system usage.
• Support management of the Sourcing Service Desk queue and recommend data-driven process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues related to raw materials and indirect goods and/or services.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analysis.
• AI experience and the ability to use Power BI/Tableau to drive sourcing forward are strongly desired.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with ERP/procurement software (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle) is highly desired.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Knowledge of basic Lean Six Sigma practices; Green Belt preferred.
• Experience in a purchasing environment is a big plus.
• Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in person in HQ office

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Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

  EOE including disability/veteran