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UCLA is seeking outstanding applicants for a newly created Analyst position in the Strategic Sourcing team. At UCLA, you can create a successful future, enjoy competitive compensation, and receive outstanding benefits!

Under the general direction of the Strategic Sourcing Manager, this individual provides essential analytical leadership for projects and activities performed by the Strategic Sourcing function. Supports the Strategic Sourcing Manager and the commodity managers during the sourcing process, contract administration, and through the implementation and use of automation tools. Provides standard and ad-hoc reporting, and analytical management for spend, utilization, cost savings, incentive revenues, and data requests. Conducts benchmarking analysis and customer satisfaction surveys and maintains accurate information for Strategic Sourcing on the portal. Participates actively on campus-wide initiatives and interfaces with UCOP Strategic Sourcing on system-wide initiatives.

40% of the role will be focused on conducting analytics for Strategic Sourcing Contract portfolio
25% of the role will be focused on managing Alliance Supplier patronage incentive program and account for revenues from various programs
25% of the role will be focused on strategic sourcing team support and administration
10% of the role will be focused on managing Annual Trade Fair consisting of 100+suppliers with a $25K budget and other events

Required qualifications:

Education of an undergraduate college degree.
Demonstrated project management skills and working with large data sets.
Ability to effectively utilize third party data in identifying spend reduction opportunities.
Exceptional analytical skills.
Basic knowledge of vendor performance measurements and benchmarking concepts.
Ability to create and maintain databases and publish management reports.
Ability to structure, collect, analyze, and communicate internal/external data or information in an organized manner.
Proficiency in data mining.
Commitment to superior quality and accuracy.
Ability to work well with multiple competing priorities, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment across organizational lines and at all organizational levels.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products such as Word and Excel.
Ability to travel for purposes of university business (0-5%).
Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
Demonstrated ability to lead meetings, teams, and projects
Preferred qualifications:

General knowledge of Six Sigma.
General knowledge of e-commerce, strategic sourcing processes, spend analytic tools, and automation tools such as contract manager, e-sourcing, and auctions.
General knowledge of purchasing in the public sector, including familiarity with UCC and FAR.

• Location: Los Angeles
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