.**This is where you save and sustain lives**At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.Sr. Data Analyst - Global Sourcing Data and AnalyticsThe Sr. Data Analyst is focused on solving complex business problems by utilizing advanced analytical techniques to uncover insights and develop recommendations that drive business results. With this team she/he/they will have the opportunity to combine business knowledge, data and analytics techniques with visualization tools to deliver the right solutions for the right business problems.Major Responsibilities:- Identify opportunities for improvement and leading improvement initiatives with key cross functional team members with a focus on improving KPI's- Monitor supplier performance using key metrics and scorecards- Create and distribute category specific sourcing savings and compliance scorecards- Perform spend analysis of available data sources to identify sourcing opportunities either Globally, Regionally or within Business Unit to drive incremental value to the business via savings and improved supplier efficiencies- Conduct research on key supply markets, developing knowledge of supply base and suppliers in the market and staying abreast of category trends that might impact price, quality, service, or other key elements of a supplier's value proposition- Ad hoc Project Management responsibilities for key sourcing initiativesKnowledge & Skills- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team including IT, Sourcing and Operation's teams