Procurement Systems & Analytics Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Data Analyst is a key partner for the Americas Strategic Sourcing team. The Analyst will evaluate data to generate reports and strategic insights to drive the Americas Strategic Sourcing KPIs. Full engagement and relationship with Sourcing Manager (SM) teams to complete all ad hoc requests. Support successful Large Program execution sourcing analysis and supplier performance improvement initiatives. Work with the Strategic Sourcing team on various procurement projects and be viewed as a strong project facilitator by Strategic Sourcing Leadership. Additionally the ability to work independently with at times with minimal direction in a fast-paced often high-stress environment.

• Collect clean and validate large datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards reports and visualizations (e.g. Power BI) to track KPIs and Strategic Sourcing performance.
• Conduct deep-dive trend and root cause analyses to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with functional teams (Procurement Operations Finance Sales) to define metrics design reports and automate recurring analyses.
• Use statistical and predictive analysis to support Large Program successful execution Supplier performance improvement and Sourcing goals.
• Continuously improve data pipelines and data integrity working closely with IT and system owners.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in clear business-focused terms.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement self-service analytics tools to empower users and reduce manual reporting.
• Perform business process analysis and own the design and improvement of new and existing tools and processes to support business decisions.
• Regularly review reporting make recommendations for necessary changes and implement improvements.
• Effectively resolve roadblocks to collection of complete and accurate data and adoption of tools.
• Identify data integrity issues and lead cross functional efforts to develop processes to resolve discrepancies.
• Using data analysis methods develop recommendations to leadership for improvements in reporting KPIs and risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect clean and validate large datasets from multiple sources to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards reports and visualizations (e.g. Power BI) to track KPIs and Strategic Sourcing performance.
• Conduct deep-dive trend and root cause analyses to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with functional teams (Procurement Operations Finance Sales) to define metrics design reports and automate recurring analyses.
• Use statistical and predictive analysis to support Large Program successful execution Supplier performance improvement and Sourcing goals.
• Continuously improve data pipelines and data integrity working closely with IT and system owners.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in clear business-focused terms.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement self-service analytics tools to empower users and reduce manual reporting.
• Perform business process analysis and own the design and improvement of new and existing tools and processes to support business decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in data analytics supply chain management business or finance. MBA a plus.
• Minimum of five years of analytical experience performing detailed analyses.
• Experience in defining scoping and implementing projects.
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint Excel PowerPoint and Power BI along with experience in writing queries to access information from relational database management systems.
• Previous experience with SAP or Oracle a plus.
• Proven success in the identification of issues using advanced analytics.
• Detail-oriented analytical and results-driven.
• Motivated problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage and manipulate large amounts of data quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous requests and projects.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment without closer supervision.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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