Reference #: R-150589The Opportunity:Avantor is looking for a dedicated and creative Business Analyst Manager to support data/analytic optimization and efficiency efforts within the direct sourcing team.

　　The Business Analyst Manager will support the sourcing leadership team in developing a roadmap that establishes data structures and processes that measure performance (KPIs) and inform decision making across the enterprise. This includes interaction with numerous commercial organizations as well as supply chain, finance and quality. Key deliverables will be measurement tools for supplier performance monitoring, internal spend and analytical insights, category strategy and market benchmarking. Upon completion of several key objectives, the expected future opportunities would be as a sourcing manager, broader analytical and technology role within the global sourcing group or a commercial role (product management, marketing or sales) in an Avantor business unit.What we're looking for:

　　Education: Bachelor's degree required. MBA or Advanced Professional Degrees strongly preferred

　　Experience: High performer with 3-6 years of top-tier project-based professional experience (eg performed such tasks as market research, due diligence, commercial functions (sales, pricing, product management), data analytics, and/or supply chain)

　　Who you are:

　　Exceptional process and organizational skills with ability to mobilize change

　　Highly organized and reliable, keeps trains on time and knows how to create process "drumbeat".

　　Structured thinker that can digest unstructured data and create /execute actionable plans.

　　Resourceful and tenacious.

　　Strong business acumen and analytical skills.

　　Sound business insight; good nose for value, able to identify and prioritize key value creation levers.

　　Excellent MS Office (Excel, PPT, etc) skillset.

　　Ability to "connect the dots" and work with cross-functional teams to drive results.

　　Knows how to get work done in ambiguous, executive settings.

　　High energy contributor, low maintenance, ambitious, entrepreneurial, with drive to create new ideas and advance new initiatives.

　　Ambitious in goal setting and career - wants to grow and curious.

　　Strong oral and written communicator.

　　How you will create an impact:

　　Problem structuring - Identify key issues, develop hypotheses and methodology to verify or refute them

　　Project management - Clearly scope and track projects, develop and assign workstreams, maintain steady pace, and ensure reliable delivery

　　Data analysis - Creatively obtain and vet data, develop and execute quantitative analyses with (potentially incomplete) data, cross-check results to identify potential inconsistencies or limitations

　　Business insights - Understand business implications of observations, interviews, and analyses. Develop business strategies and recommendations accordingly

　　Communication - Craft polished written communications and deliver oral communications of findings and recommendations in an effective and efficient manner

　　Influencing - collaborate positively with project stakeholders to secure support and implement recommendations in a fast-paced environment

　　Disclaimer:

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

　　Why Avantor?

　　Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

　　The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables m dical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

　　We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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