Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

Are you an experienced sourcing professional with a passion for driving value, optimizing processes, and building strong supplier relationships? We're looking for a Sourcing Analyst to play a key role in our organization’s procurement strategy and make a lasting impact on our bottom line.

In this dynamic position, you’ll be at the forefront of our strategic sourcing efforts, analyzing enterprise and business-specific spend, assessing supplier performance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and innovation. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives, negotiate contracts, and ensure that our supplier partnerships deliver maximum value.

What You'll Do:
• Lead Sourcing Strategy: Evaluate and recommend sourcing events by analyzing spend data, end-user activity, and the marketplace to ensure the best solutions for the organization.
• Negotiate with Suppliers: Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate competitive contracts, and secure optimal value agreements that align with our goals.
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure that all supplier agreements comply with company, state, and federal regulations while mitigating any potential risks.
• Drive Performance: Monitor supplier performance, resolve contract disputes, and lead supplier business reviews to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, drive sourcing decisions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendor relationships.
• A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of contract management and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with diverse teams across the organization.

How does this role make an impact?

- Uses the 5-step sourcing process to guide the development, issuance, and evaluation of vendor proposals. - Recommends and prepares documentation supporting an award decisions and negotiation strategies. - Manages and mitigates supplier risk through the creation of risk assessments and mitigation plans, participates in ongoing risk management activities, document policies and standards, and promote vendor risk awareness. - Identifies and manages strategic suppliers and agreements and implements strategies to address deficiencies in service and performance, and resolution of contractual disputes and audits.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field OR
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related role.
• Proven track record of managing sourcing events, negotiating with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships.

Base Pay Range:

$76,000-$104,500

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

Salary : $76,000 - $104,500