Job Details

Purchasing Data Analyst

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location: Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224

Opening: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 100100 Purchasing

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range: $21.36 - $29.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

General Purpose: Supports the development of methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting for assigned area. Analyzes and interprets data using statistical techniques. Assists with the creation of presentations and reports based on findings, which includes collating, modeling, interpreting and analyzing data. Collects data requirements, analyzes and determines technical issues, and design ad-hoc reports. Collects, analyzes and documents business requirements and supports translation into function and system requirement specifications.

Essential Functions

• Assists with tracking and compiling comprehensive business metric data for evaluating effectiveness of programs, processes, or practices.
• Protects and ensures confidentiality of data per applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists with building business solutions based on data.
• Collects requirements and designs reports to meet data analysis needs.
• Assists in the preparation of detailed documentation and/or reporting.
• Supports audit process and assists with compilation of required documentation.
• Updates and maintains the integrity of assigned databases on an ongoing basis as directed.
• Prepares reports and recommendations based upon analysis of information gathered.
• May work with other departments as needed.
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures, process maps, code manuals, and project plans for all major reporting projects, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in statistical analysis, data base management, or related discipline and 1 year experience with data analysis or customer resource management systems required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong organizational, data analysis and problem-solving skills required
• Familiarity with statistics and statistical analysis preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Ability to visually portray data preferred

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