Senior Market Intelligence Analyst

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The Market Intelligence Senior Analyst supports the supply chain function with the assessment and management of the costs of equipment and services procured by Ameren. The Senior Analyst works with the Procurement teams in the development and analysis of cost models for major capital equipment, materials, and services utilized by all Ameren companies. The Senior Analyst will support the Market Intelligence team leads in ensuring the accuracy of cost models used by the procurement team in category strategies, capital planning and budgeting, negotiations, and contract structures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Works independently, with guidance as needed from the Market Intelligence Manager and Specialist for analyses and tasks, utilizes skills in clean sheet cost modeling and data analysis to assist in the development of should costs for projects and procurement team. For complex models and analyses, assist the Market Intelligence team in the development and management of cost structures at the category, equipment, or service level.
• Assists in the development of cost modeling and analysis by collaborating with sourcing teams on large construction projects, major capital equipment, high spend commodities and services sourcing events.
• Uses data analysis techniques and templates to model quantitative information from various market data sources.
• Research cost drivers such as production time, materials, and labor for Ameren goods and services.
• Share and communicate cost models to used for budgeting and capital project costing to internal supply chain users.
• Assist market intelligence team to update and maintain existing cost models.
• Monitor and analyze prices, indexes, material costs, labor mark-ups and other important factors for changes and trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in an analytical discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, etc.). MBA or other related graduate degree preferred. Three or more years of directly relevant work experience in cost estimating, purchasing, consulting, cost accounting, or finance required. Candidates with an advanced degree will be considered with one or more years of experience. Successful candidates will have quantitative financial or economic modeling experience.

*Technical career path level and salary depends upon applicant's credentials. Open to all levels. Salary to be commiserate to qualifications

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong analytical and communication skills, detailed oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously using time management skills. Must possess excellent math skills. Thorough understanding of Ameren's systems applications (i.e. Oracle) preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on strong to advanced Excel skills required

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.