Strategic Sourcing Analyst II

M&T Bank

Strategic Sourcing Analyst II managing strategic sourcing for complex engagements at M&T Bank. Collaborating closely with various business units to ensure optimal vendor relationships and contract negotiations.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,200 - $103,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic sourcing efforts for complex, high-value consulting, contracted staffing, contingent labor, and Statement of Work (SOW)–based engagements
Partner closely with the business to structure deals, manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
Work in a contract-centric environment, anchoring decisions in pricing, terms, and compliance
Guide stakeholders through the end-to-end procurement process
Lead a kick-off meeting with the Project Team to clarify the objectives, strategy, and proposed timeline of the sourcing initiative
Develop and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and/or Requests for Information (RFIs)
Facilitate analysis, evaluation, and scoring of vendor proposals against criteria established
Conduct multiple rounds of bids and coordinate activities such as supplier demonstrations, reference calls and on-site visits to short-list suppliers
Lead contract negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms
Prepare documentation to inform Executive Sponsor and senior managers of recommendations and results of sourcing initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ proven financial and/or business experience
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent mainframe systems and software packages, including those specific to procurement, as well as spreadsheet, presentation and database software
Strong time management skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience interacting with all levels of management
Strong presentation skills
Experience writing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and negotiating contracts
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management and eSignature software tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Forty hours of paid volunteer time each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationprocurementRequest for Proposal (RFP)Request for Quote (RFQ)Request for Information (RFI)vendor managementcontract lifecycle managementpricing analysiscomplianceanalytical skills

Soft Skills

time managementdetail-orientedorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingleadershipcollaboration