Analyst, Business Analysis - Full-time / Part-time

MetroPCS provides the freedom and convenience of unlimited, no-annual-contract wireless services on a nationwide 4G network for a flat rate. With MetroPCS, customers get great value and a wide variety of device choices from leading brands. A flagship brand operated by T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: 'TMUS'), MetroPCS products and services are available online and across the United States through a network of company-owned stores, authorized dealer locations, and leading national retailers.

The Business Analyst will be primarily responsible for conducting analyses to support strategic sourcing initiatives including supply market analysis, RFx build and analysis, and analyses to support negotiations. The analyst will be responsible for extracting data from relevant sources to create benefits and compliance tracking reporting as well as maintain vendor/category baselines and total cost of ownership. The business analyst will work with the Sr. Analyst, Systems and Architect, Business Process to maintain and update the spend cube. Requires competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership.

*Establish and maintain communication channels with leadership, key team members, and key internal stakeholders for data gathering/ analysis and to support requirements
*Support Sourcing team during strategic sourcing process: Conduct supply market analysis using standard practices and tools; research industry benchmarks (pricing, quality, product changes, service levels, trends); create and refine cost models, develop RFx and analyze vendor responses (pricing, qualitative items); conduct analyses in support of supplier negotiations (pricing comparisons, MDO-LAA assessments); create supporting materials for team's negotiation preparation; assist in developing savings tracking approach for category
*Extract and analyze data from multiple sources including data extraction from ERP systems, analysis, modeling tool input and output analysis/reporting
*Produce vendor/category benefits tracking and compliance reporting reports. Work with Finance and other relevant business stakeholders to obtain the necessary spend data in order to produce the reports
*Create, maintain and validate vendor/category spend baseline and total cost of ownership, Update and maintain spend cube as necessary
*Provide insight on vendor/category spend and savings opportunities based on experience working with other sourcing teams
*Support other special procurement activities and analyses as needed by senior management

*0-3 years' experience in financial analysis/reporting and complex analytical/problem solving experience
*Strong analytics skills including a deep knowledge of Excel and Access; proficient in other areas of Microsoft suite
*Knowledge of financial modeling and various cost evaluation methods (TCO, ROI, Payback period, etc.)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly and concisely communicate information
*Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
*High School Diploma/GED
*Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field