GBS SME Data Analyst 1

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst with 7-9 years of expertise to drive reporting and analytics initiatives across our Procure to Pay (P2P) domain. This role will partner closely with Procurement and Accounts Payable teams to deliver actionable insights that enable continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with advanced technical skills in Tableau and Snowflake, a proven ability to drive analytics projects independently, and a passion for leveraging automation and AI to drive reporting efficiency.

What You ll Do:

1. Analytics Reporting:

• Design, develop, and execute analytical products including standard reports, custom reports, and data processing procedures.

• Create and maintain advanced interactive dashboards and visualizations in Tableau for P2P metrics and KPIs, including executive-level reporting.

• Perform complex data analysis using Snowflake, Excel, Google Sheets, and Access to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns in large datasets.

• Establish and document report data formatting, delivery methods, and maintenance procedures.

• Submit routine and ad-hoc reports to internal staff and executive team as requested.

• Validate results to ensure data integrity and accuracy of all reports and data files produced.

• Design and deliver executive-level dashboards and reports with clear narratives, KPIs, and actionable insights.

• Translate complex data findings into concise, visually compelling presentations for C-suite and senior leadership.

• Establish reporting standards, templates, and best practices for the broader analytics team.

• Proactively identify reporting gaps and propose data-driven solutions without waiting for direction.

2. Domain Expertise Business Partnership:

• Analyze end-to-end P2P processes including requisition-to-PO, invoice-to-pay, vendor management, sourcing, commodity management, and contracting.

• Provide quality management reporting for Procurement and AP teams with actionable insights.

• Monitor and report on key metrics: spend analysis, savings tracking, invoice cycle time, payment terms compliance, supplier performance, and AP aging.

• Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs.

• Provide recommendations on all Procurement and Accounts Payable related issues, plans, reports, training, and metrics.

• Develop innovative approaches to review P2P process effectiveness and explore solutions for internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Translate business needs into analytical solutions and present findings to upper management with clarity and impact.

3. Technical Execution System Support:

• Extract, transform, and validate data from Coupa and NetSuite ERP systems.

• Build, optimize, and manage complex SQL queries, views, tables, and stored procedures in Snowflake for efficient data retrieval and analysis.

• Manage and maintain Google Sheets-based reporting workflows including those connected to Tableau as live data sources.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Google Apps Script to streamline repetitive reporting tasks, scheduled data pulls, and email distributions.

• Support corporate initiatives and projects related to data requests and analytical products.

• Provide support in system enhancement activities by performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in collaboration with system administrators.

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all reporting platforms.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data infrastructure.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, Snowflake tasks, and automated reporting workflows to ensure continuity.

4. Project Leadership Stakeholder Management:

• Independently lead end-to-end reporting and analytics projects from requirements gathering through delivery, defining scope, timelines, and deliverables.

• Partner with Procurement and AP teams to understand evolving reporting requirements and translate them into scalable analytical solutions.

• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to VP and C-suite level stakeholders with clarity and impact.

• Drive and influence change through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

• Assist teams in procurement-related activities as needed.

• Lead projects and work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Conduct training sessions on reporting tools, self-service analytics, and automation capabilities.

• Mentor and guide junior analysts, supporting knowledge transfer and team capability development.

5. AI Automation Innovation:

• Evaluate and implement AI-assisted tools and techniques to reduce manual reporting effort and improve analytical efficiency.

• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms to accelerate report development, documentation, and data summarization.

• Explore and apply automation opportunities across reporting workflows using Google Apps Script, Snowflake Tasks, and other available technologies.

• Stay current with emerging AI and analytics trends and proactively recommend adoption where applicable within the P2P domain.

• Support the development of automated anomaly detection, forecasting, or pattern recognition capabilities within existing reporting frameworks.

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

What You ll Need:

1) Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience, preferably with a focus on data management or procurement analytics.

• Proven experience with P2P processes (procurement and/or accounts payable).

• Demonstrated experience independently leading and delivering analytics projects from inception to completion.

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