**Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.** Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. **Job Description:** **Job Summary** This position supports cross-functional sourcing teams and provides analytical support for process improvement and commodity-related initiatives. He/She conducts data collection, analysis/reporting, supplier qualification, and measurement efforts for a specific commodity or commodities. This position assists in writing and distributing Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information. He/She prepares forecasts and analyzes economic trends. This position assists with negotiations to ensure final agreements are reached, as well as maintains a suite of applications to manage contracts, performance, and sourcing. He/She conducts data collection and analysis for specific commodities to control costs. **Responsibilities:** + Contributes to the development of category implementation plans. + Develops complex spreadsheets, documents, reports, and presentations using e-procurement tools. + Performs economic research and prepares analyses (e.g., negotiable spend, supplier financial analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, financial models, etc.) to identify qualified suppliers and evaluate supplier reliability. + Conducts post-implementation analysis to identify problems. + Manages story board and works with Product Owner to elicit Epic, Features and Stories. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent + Experience with vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract management + Experience using a research problem to guide relevant data gathering and benchmarking - Preferred **Employee Type:** Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.