- Analyzing global technology spend data, including but not limited to licensing compliance, utilization/consumption metrics and contractual terms to maximize value of spend, optimize cost base and identify opportunities to consolidate and/or right-size supplier contracts.
- Support supplier renewals, negotiations and new purchasing decisions with in-depth data analysis, market research and industry benchmarking.
- Support the execution of supplier RF(x) process, including stakeholder management, requirements gathering, data analysis, report preparation and supplier feedback.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to impact and influence category strategies and global purchasing decisions.
- Prepare and report on financial impact and procurement recommendations including cost optimization, ROI, annual trends and long-term forecasts.
- Combining business understanding, data handling, and data visualization to drive smarter, more data-driven business decisions.
- Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Business, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Information Management or Statistics
Experience:
- 2-4 years working as Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
- 2-4 years experience in Purchasing or/and Sourcing, focus on IT/Technology category a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, Macros, XML, etc.).
- Knowledge of best practice within Supply Chain and Purchasing processes.
- The ability to work independently.
- Very Strong communication and influencing capabilities.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to work with many different people and different cultures.