Sr. Analyst, Indirect Procurement

Sr. Analyst, Indirect Procurement

This position is responsible for working closely and collaboratively with IT and Procurement while leading strategic sourcing events, negotiations, contract administration and other related strategic, tactical and transactional activities in support of IT procurement. This is an important role within the Indirect Procurement Team. Since technology is an essential thread that runs throughout Tractor Supply Company, and the Indirect Procurement team is key strategic component, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. This position will be a leader in this space and who will contribute to the expansion of procurement adoption at Tractor Supply Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

Sourcing 50%

• Perform sourcing RFx events for Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services, Cloud, & Telecom related categories.
• Lead the Sourcing Process, including preparing RFI / RFPs by working closely with the stakeholders to understand their needs, translating that into the RFI / RFP template, asking the right questions, and managing the RFI / RFP process.
• Research and advise Tractor Supply stakeholders on supplier options, deal structuring and other deal aspects, including deal duration, selection criteria and supplier KPIs.
• Create evaluation sheets, evaluate the supplier responses, and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive to consensus on vendor selection.
• Providing detailed analysis of supplier proposals to stakeholders, including pricing and business terms.
• Analysis of sourcing requests to determine the extent of the sourcing team's involvement and prioritize accordingly.
• Analysis of supplier proposals to differentiate between suppliers on a proposed solution, commercial and legal terms.
• Provide continuous improvement recommendations to streamline current vendor sourcing / contracting processes.
• Negotiate savings and cost avoidance.

Contracting 30%

General 20%

Required Qualifications

Experience : Minimum 5 years procurement experience. Preference with an IT focus.

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field is required. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.