Principal Analyst, Sourcing

About This Role

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies and support sourcing plans across assigned technology domains (e.g., cloud, infra, platforms).
• Manage RFP/RFQ documentation, coordinate evaluations, and support decision processes.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure sourcing processes meet internal policy, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain sourcing artifacts such as playbooks, trackers, evaluation matrices, and performance dashboards.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and sourcing efficiencies within allocated domains.

General Functional Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities with category managers, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure sourcing documentation and vendor engagement processes are aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support tracking of sourcing KPIs (e.g., cycle time, savings, vendor SLAs) and generate regular reports.
• Promote sourcing hygiene and partner accountability through documentation and issue tracking.
• Assist in driving ESG, sustainability, and supplier diversity compliance within sourcing activities.

Core Competencies Required

• Technology Sourcing Execution – Hands-on experience in managing sourcing events (RFQs, RFPs), vendor coordination, and operational sourcing support.
• Vendor Management Support – Ability to assist in drafting and managing engagement models and scorecards under guidance from senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking – Capability to evaluate commercial offers, analyze cost structures, and support benchmarking efforts.
• Process Discipline – Strong orientation to sourcing processes, compliance checkpoints, and documentation control.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Effective communication and collaboration with category leads, delivery teams, finance, legal, etc.
• Governance Awareness – Working knowledge of sourcing governance principles and procurement compliance.