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DescriptionWe are currently seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team in the role of Principal Data Strategy Analyst. In this position, you will play a crucial role in responding to internal stakeholder requests and facilitating the connection of existing third-party data sources, as well as identifying and engaging with new third-party data vendors. Your expertise in procurement, vendor management, and third-party data will be highly valuable in supporting stakeholder objectives.
Responsible for development and advancement of one or more categories and supplier spend management strategies that support key business objectives/ priorities and result in significant cost savings, service/quality, and process improvements within categories. This role will be the category leader and key stakeholder relation manager for assigned categories within 3rdParty Data. This position will act as an advocate and change-manager for assigned Functional Areas and Business Groups by demonstrating category knowledge, adding value, and educating stakeholders on Strategic Sourcing process. The role will work closely with key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implement plans.
You will interface directly with vendors to establish, negotiate, and renew contracts, ensuring that our partnerships align with our client and business objectives. Your expertise in managing vendors will be key in driving stakeholder satisfaction and maximizing business value.
The role involves managing vendor relationships, data procurement, and driving data strategy initiatives.
Respond to internal stakeholder requests for third-party data
Facilitate the connection of existing third-party data sources
Identify and engage with new third-party data vendors
Negotiate and renew contracts with vendors
Responsibilities:
Develop relationships and work with key business partners to understand strategic direction, supply requirements and corporate business objectives and priorities
Work collaboratively with Functional Area and Business Group partners to conduct opportunity identification and prioritization
Develop and execute multi -year category planning process to develop opportunity pipelines. Identify and prioritize sourcing initiatives within the categories through Category planning process for annual plan
Develop third party data sourcing strategies and lead/coordinate negotiation for a variety of assigned product and service areas
Build reputation as a subject matter expert for assigned product and service areas
Lead/participate in cross-functional teams in the development of sourcing strategies
Internal assessments of Company current and future needs; assessments of market trends and supply base
Understanding of supplier economics, agreement on optimal relationship between Company and prospective suppliers
Assessment of total cost of ownership and opportunities to leverage changes in process, systems, and products to lower that cost
Working closely with stakeholders to establish and execute the sourcing strategy, which will include development and implementation of communication strategies for key stakeholders on overall process, timing, and end products
Develop TCO reduction strategy into business cases, obtain stakeholder buy in and create execution plan
Drive early engagement; drive an expanded scope of influence and increase spend under management
Proactively manage supplier performance through disciplined and collaborative feedback channels
Provide guidance on monitoring supplier performance against contractual terms and conditions, assess supplier financial health and develop risk mitigation plans for critical and preferred suppliers
Drive and measure annual productivity improvements through establishment of key performance metrics and tracking of results.
QualificationsStrong written and oral communication skills required
Experience in communicating recommendations to senior business leaders preferred
BA/BS, or relevant work experience, in Computer Science or related field preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative discipline strongly preferred
5-7+ years of experience working in coding methodologies and design principles, particularly in open source tools and technology
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