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Knowledge of data inspection, cleansing, transformation, and modeling to uncover insights, support decisions, and assess risks.

• Advises on links between financial, performance, and operational data.

• Anticipates challenges in data collection and integration.

• Identifies trends and correlations.

• Evaluates data quality and analysis effectiveness.

• Interprets risks and opportunities in predictive modeling.

• Oversees data collection processes and trains staff on new sources.

Effective Communication

Ability to convey and interpret ideas clearly using appropriate behaviors.

• Provides constructive, behavior-focused feedback.

• Accepts feedback to improve communication.

• Prepares presentations and reports.

• Avoids unnecessary jargon.

• Observes and interprets non-verbal cues.

Interpersonal Relationships

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

• Explains impact of interactions.

• Clarifies roles and responsibilities.

• Considers alternative viewpoints.

• Works collaboratively with peers and management.

• Adapts style to people and situations.

Negotiating

Skill in achieving collaborative, win-win outcomes.

• Focuses on issues, not personalities.

• Uses active listening and probing.

• Examines own position objectively.

• Presents views clearly and listens to others.

Contracts Management

Knowledge of contract policies and processes for compliance and administration.

• Administers department contracts.

• Applies organizational protocols.

• Explains pre-signature requirements.

• Reviews contracts for compliance.

• Maintains vendor and contract files.

Purchasing

Knowledge of procurement policies and processes.

• Records purchasing activities.

• Uses procurement systems.

• Ensures compliance with regulations.

• Handles basic purchasing tasks.

• Follows procurement steps and requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

Ability to maintain strong, compliant supplier partnerships.

• Follows organizational policies.

• Communicates on contract preparation and negotiation.

• Documents and resolves supplier issues.

• Monitors supplier satisfaction.

• Addresses critical issues with external suppliers.

Strategic Sourcing

Knowledge of sourcing methods and continuous improvement.

• Performs basic sourcing tasks (data analysis, market research).

• Identifies process improvement opportunities.

• Conducts sourcing in limited environments.

• Adheres to standards and policies.

• Assists senior professionals with sourcing activities.
  

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL

• Sponsorship: Not available

• Relocation: Not offered

• Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week

• Travel: Less than 20%