Business Process/Data Analyst - Rahway, United States - Merck

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Job Description

At our company we are leveraging analytics and technology, as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Within our Human Health Digital, Data, & Analytics organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent for a Business Process Analyst – Vendor Management in our Operational Excellence department (Senior Specialist).

In this role, you will report to the Program Director and will support the development and implementation of vendor performance management framework for HHDDA. The assignments will involve work with teams, procurement function, and vendor partners, performing deep dives and analyses for expanding the preferred vendor program, maintaining policies and tools, and assisting in designing Vendor KPIs and scorecards.

Detailed Roles & Assignments:

• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive vendor performance management framework, including KPIs and measurement techniques - collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of comprehensive vendor management processes – design and re-engineering.
• Work alongside the Program Lead and Program Manager to run performance and risk reviews, and conduct business reviews with HHDDA vendors.
• Provide analyses and design initiatives for expanding the preferred vendor program at HHDDA working closely with Procurement and Internal stakeholders.
• Design methodologies to capture and measure the value derived from vendor management initiatives, including tracking mechanisms and data analysis.
• Synthesize and analyze vendor data including compliance, risk, financial, and workforce. Communicate/present the data findings in an understandable way to HHDDA leadership.
• Accountable for maintaining and updating policies, standards, and tools related to Vendor Management.
• Partner with Reporting & Metrics team in designing KPIs, vendor scorecards and reports.
• Collaborate with Financial Management team in analyzing financial data, assessing contract terms and conditions, and managing invoices as needed.

Location: Rahway, NJ (Hybrid)

Education & Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, MIS.
• Min 5 years of experience in analytical & quantitative skills including but not limited to analyzing and interpreting data.
• Min 2 years of working knowledge with vendor management, Procurement, vendor performance and risk reviews, KPIs and scorecards
• Demonstrated capability to simplify complex information/processes within the team and communicate the insights, trends, or issues with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work well within global cross-functional teams and partner effectively within all levels of the organization.
• An out of the box thinker who has ability to work objectively, is soon solutions oriented, proactive, has good judgment and "growth mindset".
• Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced, multi-task environment that demands initiative and communication alertness.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), presentation and organization skills.
• Working Knowledge of procurement systems – Ariba, Fieldglass.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Data Manipulation with R, Python or similar is a plus.
• Prior consulting experience is a plus.

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Requisition ID:R287825