
Senior Analyst, Procurement
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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