Sourcing Analyst at International Paper in Loveland, OH

Summary: International Paper is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. The Sourcing Analyst provides advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across manufacturing services and capital projects. Responsibilities: - Assist with total cost and scenario analyses to support sourcing strategies and supplier selection decisions - Conduct market and supplier research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities - Support cost ‑ saving and value ‑ creation initiatives by analyzing pricing structures, market conditions, and supplier performance - Monitor relevant market indicators and industry benchmarks to inform category strategies and sourcing recommendations - Combine market data, financial insights, and cross ‑ functional input to evaluate market dynamics and shape effective sourcing and category strategies - Support sourcing events, including RFP/RFI development, bid analysis, supplier evaluations, negotiation strategy development, and award recommendations - Partner with category managers and capital teams to execute long term category strategies and support large capital and manufacturing services initiatives - Provide analytical and operational support throughout the contracting lifecycle - Prepare sourcing documentation, negotiation materials, and executive‑level summaries to support decision‑making and approvals - Participate in report out presentations to management - Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and automated analytics tools to improve data visibility and usability - Analyze spend and market data to support sourcing decisions, category management, and compliance - Develop advanced Excel ‑ based analyses, summaries, and visualizations, and translate complex data into clear, executive ‑ level presentations that tell a compelling story and drive actionable sourcing decisions - Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across procurement systems and reporting platforms - Support recurring and ad‑hoc reporting needs for sourcing leadership, category teams, and capital project stakeholders - Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required. Preferably in the fields of Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Industrial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics - Successful candidates should demonstrate leadership, analytical thinking, and technical aptitude, along with effective written and verbal communication skills - The role requires a solid understanding of financial fundamentals, the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights, and the confidence to present findings to a variety of audiences - Candidates must be able to learn quickly, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and proactively embrace and promote new tools, processes, and ways of working as the organization evolves - This position also requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, balancing ownership of individual responsibilities with strong teamwork, including the judgment and confidence to stand alone when necessary - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex data analysis, large dataset manipulation, pivot tables, formulas, and analytical summaries - Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to develop clear, executive-level presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights - Working knowledge of SQL, including querying, validating, and extracting data from relational data sources to support analysis and reporting - Experience with Power BI, including developing, maintaining, and interpreting dashboards and reports to support sourcing, category management, and performance tracking - Experience using SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and organizing analytical, sourcing, and reporting materials Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using Alteryx for data preparation, transformation, automation, and analytical workflows - Experience with Microsoft Access for data management, queries, and supplemental analysis - Understanding of SAP data structures, particularly how procurement, financial, and spend data is organized and related, even if not directly responsible for transactional SAP usage - Familiarity with AI tools and use cases, including applying generative AI or advanced analytics to improve data analysis, reporting efficiency, research, or decision support within procurement or sourcing environments - Experience working in a mill, manufacturing, or industrial environment is preferred but not required Required Skills: Advanced Excel, Data Analysis, Market Research, SQL Important Skills: Power BI, PowerPoint, Alteryx, SAP Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Thinking Benefits: Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays, Retirement and 401k Matching Program, Medical & Dental, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Company-funded retirement contributions, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets