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Principle Supplier Engagement Analyst
Nielsen Consumer LLC
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Senior
6 days ago
Supplier ManagementData OperationsStakeholder ManagementData Quality FrameworksKPI ManagementMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
NielsenIQ seeks a Principal Supplier Engagement Analyst to lead supplier engagement initiatives across Retail, eCommerce, and Vendor data ecosystems. The role involves strategic partnership with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high-quality data delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills for This Role
Supplier ManagementData OperationsStakeholder ManagementData Quality FrameworksKPI ManagementMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier engagement activities across Retailers, eCommerce partners, and Vendors
- Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs, identifying risks and driving corrective actions
- Analyze data quality metrics and work proactively with suppliers to improve data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for strategic supplier relationships
- Drive onboarding activities including data format alignment, quality validation, testing coordination, and readiness assessments
- Partner with Data Analysts and Operations teams to monitor data receipt and improve operational performance
- Identify opportunities to expand data coverage and unlock additional retailer and eCommerce data sources
- Support change management initiatives related to supplier system changes, data structure modifications, and file delivery processes
- Coordinate cross functional efforts with Project Managers, Operations Strategy, Data Governance, and Analytics teams
- Manage escalations and complex supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication
- Contribute to process optimization initiatives involving SAP environments, transactional data, FTP/MFT integrations, and data exchange frameworks
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve supplier engagement models and data acquisition capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong experience in supplier management, data operations, onboarding, or stakeholder engagement environments
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong understanding of data structures, file formats, mapping methodologies, and ETL concepts
- Experience with data quality frameworks, KPI management, and operational performance monitoring
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python is highly desirable
- Familiarity with SAP environments, data transfer technologies, FTP, and Managed File Transfer solutions is an advantage
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Fluent English communication skills; Arabic language proficiency would be an advantage
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Company Description
- NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights.
Job Description
- We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Supplier Engagement Analyst to lead supplier engagement initiatives across Retail, eCommerce, and Vendor data ecosystems.
- You will serve as a strategic partner to suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring high quality data delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of markets.
- This role combines data expertise, stakeholder management, and strategic problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier engagement activities across Retailers, eCommerce partners, and Vendors, ensuring strong collaboration and successful data partnerships.
- Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs, identifying risks and driving corrective actions when required.
- Analyze data quality metrics and work proactively with suppliers to improve data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for strategic supplier relationships.
- Drive onboarding activities, including data format alignment, quality validation, testing coordination, and readiness assessments.
- Partner with Data Analysts and Operations teams to monitor data receipt and continuously improve operational performance.
- Identify opportunities to expand data coverage and unlock additional retailer and eCommerce data sources.
- Support change management initiatives related to supplier system changes, data structure modifications, and file delivery processes.
- Coordinate cross functional efforts with Project Managers, Operations Strategy, Data Governance, and Analytics teams.
- Manage escalations and complex supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.
- Contribute to process optimization initiatives involving SAP environments, transactional data, FTP/MFT integrations, and data exchange frameworks.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve supplier engagement models and data acquisition capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong experience in supplier management, data operations, onboarding, or stakeholder engagement environments.
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.
- Strong understanding of data structures, file formats, mapping methodologies, and ETL concepts.
- Experience working with data quality frameworks, KPI management, and operational performance monitoring.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with SAP environments, data transfer technologies, FTP, and Managed File Transfer solutions is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Fluent English communication skills; Arabic language proficiency would be an advantage.
Additional Information
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About NIQ
- NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior.
- NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets.
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