A Day In The Life Of A Senior Sourcing Analyst At NASCAR
A senior sourcing analyst at NASCAR spent mornings addressing questions from people "around the tracks," followed by regularly auditing spend data. A significant portion of the role involved managing system improvement projects, from testing to implementation, and acting as the "named buyer" which required oversight of substantial spending to ensure accurate coding and input within the procurement system.
Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Procurement
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Giovanni Pieve
Senior Sourcing Analyst (former)
NASCAR
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey: MBA
Engineering - Aerospace
Sports & Fitness, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Checking and responding to inquiries from individuals at various racing tracks across the country.
2. Analyzing spend data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
3. Managing system improvement projects, including testing, configuration, and implementation, while keeping stakeholders informed.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a senior sourcing analyst look like?
A day in the life of a senior sourcing analyst at NASCAR involved several key tasks. In the mornings, I would often check for questions from people at the tracks across the country, ensuring I could assist them with anything they needed.
I regularly reviewed our spend data to confirm everything was accurate and on track. Managing system improvement projects was also a significant part of my role. This included working on testing, configurations, and implementations.
A crucial aspect was keeping all stakeholders informed and updated on progress. Each day presented variations, as I would focus on different areas.
Additionally, I was the designated buyer for many items processed through our procurement system. This required managing substantial spend, which occupied a couple of hours each day. I ensured all expenses were coded and entered correctly.
Essentially, my role involved a bit of everything, with each day having a slightly different focus on the functions I've described.