Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Richmond, VA – Home Office
About this job
We’re looking for a team-player that’s passionate about analytics, innovation and strategy. This position will play a meaningful role helping CarMax use analytics and strategy to source, develop and manage our supply chain to meet the evolving needs of our vehicle reconditioning processes. You will be an active member of the strategic sourcing team, providing analytical and data-driven, strategic guidance as this team negotiates and manages nearly $1B in annual spend.
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities
Partner with Category Owners to develop and monitor key performance metrics and set the strategic direction for the suppliersDesign and analyze tests and reports to evaluate purchasing trends and measure savings using analytical findings to make recommendations and influence rollout decisionsIdentify improvement opportunities and conduct deep dive analyses to drive continuous improvementPerform data-driven analysis to support prioritization decisions and address critical questionsPeriodically present decision recommendations to CarMax senior leadershipPurpose of the role
See above.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience / Education
2+ years of business experience in consulting, strategy analytics, web analytics, financial analysis, or engineeringUndergraduate degree in a business or quantitative field with a strong academic record; graduate degree is a plusKey Capabilities
Enthusiasm for problem-solving and desire to develop into a strong business leaderTop-caliber critical thinking skills and analytical curiosityReal passion for bringing analytical solutions to a realityProven ability to effectively communicate complex analytical results and business impacts through written and oral communication, across all levels of managementStrong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at a time in a dynamic environmentDedication to continuous improvement and innovationTechnical skillset
Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods & reporting tools; experience with or in-depth knowledge of the following preferred:SQLTableau or other business intelligence toolsOnline Survey Software (knowledge of Qualtrics preferred)Usability Testing (websites or other software)Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SQL / Database requiredExperience with Python, PowerBI, Tableau, Coupa, Oracle and/or internal CarMax systems is a plusUpon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.