691 Purchasing Analyst jobs in Chicago,IL

Bachelor's degree or graduate degree preferred
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' prior work experience
Experience developing creative solutions that provide win-win outcomes in difficult or ambiguous situations
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with a passion for discovering answers and insights
Experience with sourcing software (Coupa, Jaggaer, etc) a plus
Able to interpret complex, large volume and sometimes contradictory data to develop fact-backed insights and strategies
Demonstrated analytic abilities with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem solving required
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross functional team setting to share insights, co-create outputs and iterate with speed
Demonstrated self-starter and ability to semi-independently run analysis to drive to answers
Clear, proactive and collaborative communicator
Can tactfully address issues with internal and external business partners
Demonstrates poise, composure, presence, communication skills and an understanding of key data drivers to establish rapport and respect with negotiation partners
Experience working in Manufacturing, engineering, commodity trading, sourcing, analytics, forecasting, merchandising, product design, category management, consulting, project management
Able to work in roles involving cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Category Management, Finance and Pricing
Education: Applicable fields of study include but are not limited to: Business, economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, data science, supply chain, purchasing, merchandising, manufacturing, product design

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Outside Sales Representative

Waste Connections

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

~ 36 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Proficient in CRM tools

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Food Quality Assurance Supervisor

LSG Sky Chefs

Glenview, IL 60026

~ 34 min Onsite

One to three years of related work experience required in the food safety area
Knowledge of computer skills required, including use of technology (scanners, tablets, printers, copiers, etc.) and Microsoft Office programs, as well as cloud-based systems.

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Data Analyst - BI & Analytics

WORLDPAC

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$110,000/yr

~ 27 min Onsite

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
5 - 7 years of experience as a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, or similar analytics-focused role.
Strong SQL skills with hands-on experience querying cloud data warehouses (Snowflake strongly preferred).
Demonstrated advanced/expert level experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI, including use of semantic models and Microsoft Fabric.
Experience defining and validating KPIs and business metrics.
Solid understanding of descriptive and basic inferential statistics for business analysis.
Advanced Excel for analysis and modeling.
Understanding data governance, metric standardization, and data quality concepts.
Experience working in agile analytics or BI environments using Jira and Confluence, ServiceNow and/or similar tools.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey insights clearly to non-technical audiences.

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Emery Jensen Distribution, LLC

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$118,000-$128,000/yr

~ 27 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field
Advanced degree preferred
At least 7 years of experience in the field of accounting/finance and familiarity with field unit activities, programs, practices and procedures
Understanding of U.S. GAAP
Advanced Excel skills required, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP & BPC/EPM, Power BI
Demonstrated ability to interact with CEO, CFO, VPs, Directors and Senior Management
Change agent and problem solver with an ability to get things done
Ability to influence others' decision making through financial analysis and interpersonal skills
Ability to employ ROI, financial analysis and modeling techniques as well as an ability to interpret the data, present findings and make recommendations
Solid analytical background, an aptitude for logical methods, and an understanding of the inter-relationships between operations and accounting is necessary
This position requires an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field, advanced degree preferred
Review and assist in the preparation of new customer financial modeling and the creation of long-term customers' purchasing agreements and incentives

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