Business Systems Analyst / Product ...

About the job

This position supports cross-functional sourcing teams by providing analytical support for process improvement and commodity-related initiatives. The role involves data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as supplier qualification and measurement efforts for specific commodities. Key responsibilities include assisting with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), preparing forecasts, and analyzing economic trends. The analyst will also assist with negotiations to finalize agreements and maintain applications for managing contracts, performance, and sourcing. Data collection and analysis for specific commodities will be conducted to control costs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of category implementation plans.
• Develop complex spreadsheets, documents, reports, and presentations using e-procurement tools.
• Perform economic research and analyses (e.g., negotiable spend, supplier financial analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, financial models) to identify qualified suppliers and evaluate their reliability.
• Conduct post-implementation analysis to identify problems.
• Support and enforce policies, Sarbanes-Oxley, Supplier Diversity policy, and all other audit and regulated procurement requirements to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent.
• Experience with vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience using research to guide relevant data gathering and benchmarking is preferred.

Job Type: CDIC (This appears to be a contract type, likely indicating a permanent or long-term role in some regions, but specific determination requires further context. Given the options, it's closest to a full-time engagement).