Spend Analytics Lead

The primary purpose of this role is to drive execution of projects in the Analytics vertical within Enterprise Strategic Sourcing (ESS). The individual is expected to work in conjunction with ESS teams (category managers, sourcing managers, etc), business teams, legal and finance in executing projects. The individual is responsible for overseeing end to end project execution, ensure quality of deliverables and meet timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Own specific dashboards - category, supplier, regional, etc. Ensure dashboards are refreshed on time and delivered to respective stakeholders

• Constantly connect with key stakeholders to improve existing dashboards, add/edit metrics and improve visualization of dashboards

• Analyze data and rates associated to historical/current spend for baseline development. Coordinate with the business and finance when discrepancies are identified

• Own / support creation of new dashboards

• Support data analysis across all categories - both reactive and proactive

• Support RFP analytics across categories including bid data analysis, scenario building and recommendations on awards

• Support TCO modeling in sourcing projects using existing tools and without tools

• Support execution of key transformative projects identified and deliver on time

• Responsible for key metrics reporting

• Support Advanced Analytics modelling and build using SQL, R, Python, others as applicable

• Increase accuracy of data

• Support with vendor financials, ISG (information security group) analysis and ESG (environmental social and governance) data analysis

• Collaborate with Market intel team as required

Required Qualifications

• Min 5 years of business experience or bachelor's degree

• Data Analysis, Excel and PPT Knowledge

• Excellent analytical skills - must have worked with large data, reports, dashboards and metrics

• Experience in PowerBI is a must

• Prior experience with coding in SQL, R, Python for advanced analytics preferred

• Better than intermediate level in Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Excel, Word), Macro

• Must be proficient in communicating with stakeholders globally. Prior Experience with global stakeholders preferred.

• Financial Analytical Modeling, collation, and representation skills

• Collaboration & communication skills

• Exposure to Indirect categories and industry research

Preferred Qualifications

• Sourcing experience

• Cost optimization tool experience

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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