Senior Manager, Data & Analytics, IT Procurement

Major accountabilities :

• Understand the business needs
• Act as liaison between business and IT organization
• Represent the business in overall company analytics and data strategy - Platform and Product investments and roadmaps
• Ensure alignment between procurement analytics and overall company analytics platform & roadmap
• Support RFPs, RFQs for Analytics services from major Technology suppliers
• Manage project budget for Analytic-related solutions within the IT Procurement space
• Manage relationships with supplier and support Procurement in commercial negotiations (RFXs).
• Manage and monitor SW licenses required to run the analytics
• Monitor delivery of solutions / service / support and ensure OLAs / SLAs are delivered according to business expectations.
• Assess changes or projects that might have impact on the technology or platform(s) in scope, implement service monitoring & metrics for service planning.

Key performance indicators :

Strong hands-on exposure in Data & Analytics solutions, with at least 4+ years of international experience collaborating with Global teams and 2 years in Pharma / Healthcare

Solid understanding of Analytical and technical frameworks for descriptive and prescriptive analytics.

Understanding of QlikSense, Power BI, SAP BW and analytics integrations

Self-driven and motivated Team player with effective communication and presentation skills with good story-telling abilities

Follows the latest technological developments and industry trends

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

Bachelor s degree in computer or IT related field or technical discipline

Work Experience and Skills :

5 years experience working in an IT environment

3 years experience working in Procurement-related systems or processes

Technology competence and Innovation mind set to own and drive data and digital initiatives with good understanding of the potential areas in Supply Chain that could benefit

Evidence of excellent relationship building, persuasion and collaboration skills with ability to influence stakeholders (including top management) and lead teams in a matrix organization

Proven track-record of driving initiatives from ideation to implementation. Able to demonstrate a history of achieving results in challenging situations.

Innovative mind-set, curious to experiment. Balance of blue-sky and pragmatism. Ability to analyse complex scenarios and data, including financial and business performance information and prepare business cases.

Languages :

English.

Skills Required

Sap, Power Bi, Analytical, Presentation Skills, Data Analysis, Communication Skills