Business Analyst III

Business Analyst IIIOur Client, a Consumer Products and Software Services company, is looking for a Business Analyst III for their Sunnyvale, CA/Hybrid location.Responsibilities:Develop a nuanced understanding of the contact center commodity landscape identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Client advantage.Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understanding of direct labor, indirect labor, overhead and SG&A breakdown.Collaborate across the Client organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect strategy.Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.Requirements:Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related fieldA tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiationsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsSuperb communication and interpersonal skillsCan build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projectsAbility to operate independentlyExperience in supplier management and operationsAbility to identify and solve complex supply chain issuesEnd to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plusWhy Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities