**POSITION SUMMARY** : The Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for analysis and reporting required to support Sysco’s sourcing activities. This role will require exceptional analytic skills along with a working knowledge of database design and management in Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server. This position will work directly with the Sourcing Team leads, Category Operations, Supply Chain and Business Centers. The Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for gathering and validating all necessary data. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Conduct analytics to build the fact base in support of negotiations + Perform sourcing data analysis using data template defined in Category Management process + Lead analysis for visibility in key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supplier capabilities and capacities etc. + Develop ideas leading to continual improvement to the sourcing process at Sysco + Provide data support to supplier relations and category management team + Develop any AdHoc sourcing related reports needed by Sourcing Managers, Category Managers, SSR Managers etc. + Provide the analytical support to SSR Manager during supplier business reviews + Work with the insights team to develop surveys and interview guidelines for the key suppliers **REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s Degree required. **EXPERIENCE:** + Minimum 1-3 years of business analytics experience, preferably in a sourcing capacity. + Highly skilled in data structures and database access/reporting + Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and SQL server + Theoretical knowledge of statistics and quantitative analysis techniques (e.g. spreadsheet modeling, regression analysis) **PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:** + Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills + Proficiency with Python, Tableau, Power Query, SQL, Smartsheet, or other visualization/automation tools + Experience with automation tools such as Python + An analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions from multiple sources of information and has a strong curiosity of data + Experienced quantitative problem solver who can manage complex issues and interpret large data sets comfortably + Strong communication skills and ability to present complex data insights in a clear and concise manner + Self-driven individual who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities + Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing scalable solutions + Active learner with a propensity for continuous improvement + Able to work independently and proactively within the defined scope of responsibility + Detail-oriented and organized **INTRINSIC CAPABILITIES** + Ability to pull disparate pieces of data together to form a coherent story + Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and be very detail oriented + Self-driven individual with intellectual curiosity and pushes to understand underlying issues + Collaborative team player who can work across functions (e.g., Analytics, Category Management, SSR) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.