Global Supplier Services (GSS) Data & Analytics, Analytics Lead (Hybrid)

Morgan Stanley; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead to optimize third-party expenses through insightful data analysis. This pivotal role involves collaborating with stakeholders to transform business requirements into impactful reporting solutions. You will leverage advanced BI tools and your analytical expertise to produce key performance indicators and metrics that drive strategic decision-making. In a hybrid work environment, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working with a talented team dedicated to innovation and excellence in financial services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in reporting and data analytics.
• Strong analytical skills to drive strategic recommendations.
• Experience with sourcing and procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to turn business requirements into analytics solutions.
• Produce KPIs and metrics related to savings and productivity.
• Leverage BI tools to simplify complex data for commercial value.

Skills

Data Analytics

SQL

Tableau

Analytical Skills

Client Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Ariba

Job description

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We're seeking someone to join our team as a Supplier Operations & Shared Services (SOSS) Data & Analytics Director to deliver insights based on data analysis/reporting solutions to provide transparency and help determine opportunities to optimize Third Party expenses. This position will require a strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and an understanding of the third-party source to pay processes. The candidate will optimize the data insights landscape, transforming data to its most granular form and classifying/enriching it to drive insights and subsequently enable the organization to continue its mission in optimizing Third Party spend.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level position within the Sourcing / Procurement team, which is responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., business requirements gathering, sourcing strategy, competitive and market assessments, negotiation, contracting, and relationships associated with outsourced services).

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What You'll Do In The Role

1. Partner closely with stakeholders across sourcing and the Firm to turn business requirements into solutions that drive meaningful reporting and analytics.
2. Responsible for the accurate production of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and metrics regarding savings, productivity, spend and other performance measures.
3. Leverage the business intelligence tools (SQL, Tableau, Excel) and source to pay datasets (Accounts Payable, Ariba, and others) to translate complex concepts into simplified presentations or analyses that can drive commercial value.
4. Monitor and action a healthy pipeline of deliverables to ensure they are correctly prioritized and completed on time.
5. Become a subject matter expert on the data model and leverage/write complex queries for large volumes of data (joins, functions, sub queries, etc.) to support BAU and ad hoc reporting requests.
6. Create project plans independently and leverage the appropriate resources to drive these projects to the finish line.

What You'll Bring To The Role

1. Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional setting with a strong focus on reporting and data analytics.
2. Analytical skills with experience in using objective data to drive strategic recommendations.
3. Client management and teamwork skills: Demonstrated ability in being flexible and working with stakeholders and colleagues at all experience levels, as well as external counterparts.
4. Experience with Ariba On Demand, accounts payable and expense management data (preferred).
5. Industry experience with sourcing, procurement, and expense management (preferred).
6. Knowledge of BI tools such as SQL, Tableau (preferred), and advanced Microsoft Office Skills; PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office. Knowledge of French and English is required.