Senior Analyst, Procurement

CarMax Business Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive services is seeking a Senior Analyst for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement in Richmond, VA. This role involves using analytics to improve supply chain processes and manage a substantial budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in business analytics and a passion for problem-solving, with opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, strategy analytics, or engineering.
• Strong academic record in a quantitative field.
• Proficiency with SQL and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor key performance metrics with Category Owners.
• Conduct analyses on purchasing trends to influence decisions.
• Present decision recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Analytical curiosity

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a business or quantitative field

Graduate degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Python

Job description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238

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Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Richmond, VA – Home Office

About this job

We’re looking for a team-player that’s passionate about analytics, innovation and strategy. This position will play a meaningful role helping CarMax use analytics and strategy to source, develop and manage our supply chain to meet the evolving needs of our vehicle reconditioning processes. You will be an active member of the strategic sourcing team, providing analytical and data-driven, strategic guidance as this team negotiates and manages nearly $1B in annual spend.

What you will do – Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Owners to develop and monitor key performance metrics and set the strategic direction for the suppliers
• Design and analyze tests and reports to evaluate purchasing trends and measure savings using analytical findings to make recommendations and influence rollout decisions
• Identify improvement opportunities and conduct deep dive analyses to drive continuous improvement
• Perform data-driven analysis to support prioritization decisions and address critical questions
• Periodically present decision recommendations to CarMax senior leadership

Purpose of the role

See above.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience / Education

• 2+ years of business experience in consulting, strategy analytics, web analytics, financial analysis, or engineering
• Undergraduate degree in a business or quantitative field with a strong academic record; graduate degree is a plus

Key Capabilities

• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and desire to develop into a strong business leader
• Top-caliber critical thinking skills and analytical curiosity
• Real passion for bringing analytical solutions to a reality
• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex analytical results and business impacts through written and oral communication, across all levels of management
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at a time in a dynamic environment
• Dedication to continuous improvement and innovation

Technical skillset

• Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods & reporting tools; experience with or in-depth knowledge of the following preferred:
  • SQL
  • Tableau or other business intelligence tools
  • Online Survey Software (knowledge of Qualtrics preferred)
  • Usability Testing (websites or other software)
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SQL / Database required
• Experience with Python, PowerBI, Tableau, Coupa, Oracle and/or internal CarMax systems is a plus

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.