Analyst – Strategic Sourcing

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration or a related field.
5 + years related work experience and background in analytics
Workday Strategic Sourcing knowledge and experience highly desirable
Strong knowledge of and experience with databases (i.e. BI, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Ability to analyze complex situations and derive workable actions
Ability to work effectively within a fast changing environment, tight deadlines, priority changes and multiple constituencies
Proven analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient skills required including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Intranet or other Reporting software
Strong written and communication skills to ensure effective interaction with all levels of management
Command of analytic principles, practices, and tools to create and present data in various graphical formats
Ability to effectively delegate and manage remotely and work effectively with cross-functional teams and regional/corporate support departments.

Play primary role in Workday Strategic Sourcing module setup and maintenance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Workday SS module is configured and aligned with business requirements. Conduct system testing as required
Support process mapping and workflow design for new tools and processes
Responsible for extracting, building, refining and translating data and insights into consumable opportunities providing trends or patterns and identify solutions that meet long-term business objectives
Assume responsibility for data integrity among various internal groups and/or between internal and external sources
Solve complex business problems by formulating, developing, and interpreting statistical models and analysis. Leverage data mining and predicative modeling tools to provide actionable recommendations
Ensure standardization of key analytics processes, design of analytical approaches, and development of tools which enable benefit identification, analysis and reporting supporting procurement and inventory
Identify and oversee opportunities to collect and integrate data from disparate databases to drive business intelligence
Utilize analysis to influence key stakeholders and drive the direction of key issues that impact procurement expenditure
Manage vendor scorecards that will provide strategic direction that is consistent and informative
Other duties as assigned.