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Position: Project Analyst

Location: Remote in approved remote locations - Baltimore MD, Boston MA, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, San Diego, CA

Duration: 19 weeks (~4-5 month contract)

Pay range:$55.00 - $65.00/hr depending on location + experience

Summary:

Our client is searching for an experienced project analyst that can assist their Enterprise Supplier Management team with executing and tracking project plans; specific to supplier performance management. Analyst to facilitate Enterprise Supplier Management operational initiatives at the company and work collaboratively with key stakeholders in Source to Pay and numerous business unit supplier management teams, and Sourcing Operations to develop and implement a supplier management program initiatives. This will include quantitative analyses of information and developing high-quality presentations for team-meetings and business reviews.

Job Responsibilities:

- Performing data analyses using advanced quantitative as well as qualitative methods

- Prepare special reports required by company policies

- Assist in developing tactical next steps based on supplier risk and performance levels for various inherent risk factors (e.g., data privacy / information security risk, regulatory risk, financial health risk, resilience risk, reputation risk, and value)

- Conduct large-scale internal meetings to disseminate results from performance management activities (e.g., surveys and ratings)

- Drafting/developing communications and project plans

- Documenting robust processes, policies, and guideline documents

- Establishing program roadmaps, documentation, and timelines

- Developing training content and leading training sessions

- Lead and assist with special projects as needed. Provide strong leadership, move fast, and be accountable for results.

- Setting up meetings, documenting meeting notes, and following up on action items

Skills:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.

- Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

- Strong work ethic and sense of accountability.

- Strong ability to analyze business and supplier trends.

- Strong project management abilities.

- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tooling

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in supply chain discipline and/or experience in sourcing is preferred. Additional experience in consulting is preferred.