Senior Business Analyst
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. · Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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Job highlights
- Analyze strategic vendor agreements and costs.
- Oversee global operational delivery across vendors.
- Manage vendor performance reviews and governance.
- Utilize Power BI and Power Automate for insights.
- Drive process improvements and transformation.
About the role
Senior Business Analyst
Join a leading global beauty and cosmetics company, recognized for its innovative products and commitment to sustainability. We provide a vibrant and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and professional development. Be part of a team that values excellence, diversity, and the empowerment of individuals worldwide.
The Role:
The Senior Business Analyst role involves a comprehensive review and analysis of strategic and tactical vendor agreements. This position requires performing detailed analysis on vendor performance and associated costs, overseeing operational delivery across thousands of vendors in multiple geographies and service categories. Additionally, the role includes managing performance reviews for tier 2, 3, and 4 vendors, ensuring consistent and thorough evaluation processes. The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in managing vendor agreements, and familiarity with PowerBi and Power Automate.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert in process analytics, using process mining tools to identify process variations, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and perform correlation analysis, turning the findings into valuable insights.
- Monitor performance of Operations globally and provide frequent oversight and review to cite trends and opportunities.
- Review strategic and tactical vendor agreements and perform data analysis and mining on end-to-end process to manage performance reporting, governance protocol, and both operational and commercial review.
- Perform all analysis on vendor performance and relative cost for operational delivery across thousands of vendors in multiple geographies.
- Manage performance reviews for tier 2/3/4 vendors.
- Be proactive in identifying potential new analytical projects to extract knowledge from raw data and transform it into meaningful and impactful information.
- Oversee vendor governance activity and ensure it is properly documented in the vendor governance SharePoint sites.
- Ensure Business Partners are aware of vendor governance tasks/deliverables which are approaching deadlines and assist where possible.
- Managing Voice of the customer (CSAT) program.
- Design and implement data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate insights effectively.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify improvements related to performance metrics.
- Acts as a change leader and drive transformation in collaboration with internal BU’s and Vendors.
- Develop and implement quality improvement and process changes to achieve greater efficiencies and workflows.
- Proactively identify potential enhancements to current processes and vendor management tactics.
- Benchmark and monitor processes as it pertains to services in-scope.
Requirements:
- BSC degree in Business, Economics, IT or similar fields.
- 3 to 5 years' experience in similar roles.
- Brings personalized experiences to enhance delivery.
- Ability to formulate and deliver presentations to Sr. Executives.
- Supports an accountability and “own it” culture.
- Has operated as an innovation / change agent in the past.
- Creates creative solutions to difficult problems.
- Data and SLA commitment driven.
- Process and continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficient with Office tools and strong business solutions / ERP skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of business processes and internal controls.
- Prior experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBi or similar platforms.
- Experience with Power Automate.
Our Benefits:
At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability.
Key skills/competency:
- Senior Business Analyst
- Vendor Agreement Analysis
- Process Mining
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- Data Visualization
- Performance Monitoring
- Vendor Governance
- Business Process Improvement
- Analytical Skills
Skills & topics
- Senior Business Analyst
- Business Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- Global Operations
- Performance Monitoring
- Budapest Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with vendor agreement analysis, process mining, Power BI, and Power Automate. Quantify achievements in cost reduction and efficiency gains.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your analytical prowess, experience in driving change, and understanding of global operations. Showcase your ability to present to senior executives.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss instances where you acted as an innovation/change agent, solved complex problems, and fostered an accountability culture.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Be prepared to discuss your experience with data visualization tools like Power BI and automation platforms like Power Automate, and how you've used them to drive business value.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Business Analyst at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?
- The Senior Business Analyst at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is responsible for analyzing strategic and tactical vendor agreements, monitoring global operational delivery, managing vendor performance reviews and governance, and leveraging tools like Power BI and Power Automate to generate insights and drive process improvements.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Business Analyst role at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?
- Essential qualifications include a BSC degree in Business, Economics, IT, or a related field, 3-5 years of experience in similar roles, proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and Power Automate, strong analytical and communication skills, and a mindset focused on process improvement and continuous development.
- How does The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. support professional development for its Senior Business Analysts?
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. supports professional development through benefits like free access to LinkedIn Learning, opportunities to act as a change leader, and a culture that encourages creativity and innovation. The role itself involves continuous learning through data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
- What kind of analytical tools are used in this Senior Business Analyst position at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?
- This role heavily utilizes data visualization tools such as Power BI and automation platforms like Power Automate. Process mining tools are also employed for in-depth process analytics to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Can you describe the work environment for a Senior Business Analyst at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?
- The work environment is described as vibrant and inclusive, encouraging creativity and professional development. The company values excellence, diversity, and the empowerment of individuals, fostering an accountability and 'own it' culture.