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Lowe's Spend Analytics Lead in Mooresville, North Carolina
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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Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.