Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Analyst Jobs
New grad strategic sourcing analyst jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated analytical coursework can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
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Entry Level Strategic Sourcing Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strategic sourcing analyst job?
Entry level strategic sourcing analyst roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with procurement or supply chain concepts. Coursework in business, supply chain management, or operations gives you a strong foundation. Internship experience, even in adjacent functions like logistics or vendor coordination, signals readiness. Proficiency in Excel or ERP tools and an ability to explain cost-saving reasoning in an interview can set you apart from other new candidates.
Which companies hire entry level strategic sourcing analysts?
Companies hiring entry level strategic sourcing analysts right now include Apple, Intuit, and PDT Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, retailers, healthcare systems, and technology companies with structured procurement teams that onboard and develop junior talent.
Are there remote entry level strategic sourcing analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are still common at the entry level. About 40% of entry level strategic sourcing analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in procurement and supply chain functions. Fully remote positions at this stage often come from larger organizations with established virtual onboarding programs.
Are these new grad strategic sourcing analyst jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior strategic sourcing analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in lieu of full-time history, or values academic projects alongside hands-on skills. Many employers at this level use entry level and new grad interchangeably, so both searches point to the same opportunities.
Which industries hire the most entry level strategic sourcing analysts?
Entry Level strategic sourcing analyst roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Insurance, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large supplier networks and recurring procurement cycles, creating steady demand for junior analysts who can support vendor evaluation, contract tracking, and cost analysis work.