Job Description

The senior analyst works closely with Director to track existing vendor categories and identify emerging categories. The role expects the senior analyst to quickly scale and establish himself as an authority in the assigned category.

Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively operate independently and in a team environment
• In-depth knowledge on various strategic analysis tools
• Holistic view on the overall Industry categories
• Insights/market view of how stakeholders view the sourcing of each software or services category
• Expectations of Industry stakeholders from Market intelligence report
• Basic knowledge of the Enterprise SG&A processes and taxonomy
• To continuously monitor the evolving trends/opportunities for Software/services purchase teams
• Track emerging trends including innovation and changing technological changes

Essential Skills
Job

• Must have working knowledge in offshoring/outsourcing industry dynamics, software, and outsourcing services vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and critical-thinking skills are essential
• Should have knowledge on quantitative and research skills with exposure to popular secondary research databases
• Should be organized and focused on delivering research tasks within defined deadlines
• Must be dynamic, flexible and possess perseverance skills

Personal

• Should understand business objectives and organization structure
• The candidate should possess attention to detail and experience working with in-house databases and building new data sets.
• Must be highly collaborative and a team player with commitment to excellence

Preferred Skills
Job

• Should have knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated, fast learner with the ability to operate independently
• Understanding of global technology economics would be a plus

Personal

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple client deliverables
• Negotiation and persuasion skills are required to work with stakeholders

Other Relevant Information
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.