Senior Data & Analytics Analyst – Vendor & Category Performance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Patterson Companies scores B on the Alion truth index.
Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.
One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.
Senior Data & Analytics Analyst - Vendor & CategoryPerformance
Position Summary
The Senior Data & Analytics Analyst plays a key role in advancing Patterson’s data-driven culture through business intelligence, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. This role partners with Vendor Management, Category Management, Marketing, Finance, Sales, and executive leadership to transform enterprise data into actionable insights that improve vendor, product, customer, and commercial performance.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical analytics skills with business and financial acumen and can translate complex data into clear recommendations for both business leaders and technical teams.
Ideal candidate will work in a hybrid capacity for the office in St. Paul, MN
Key Responsibilities
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Develop scalable reporting, dashboards, visualizations, and analytics solutions using enterprise data.
Partner with business leaders to understand requirements, identifyanalytics gaps, and deliver actionable insights.
Independently query, analyze, and interpret complex data using SQL and BI tools.Strong Data Fulfillment experience/knowledge
Replace manual spreadsheet-based reporting with automated, scalable, and self-service solutions.
Perform ad hoc analysis, data mining, and trend analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
Vendor, Product & Commercial Performance
Analyze vendor, product, pricing, revenue, margin, volume, cost, and product-mix performance.
Develop analytics supporting vendor management, category management, and commercial decisions.
Analyze vendor rebates, incentives, and other commercial programs.
Provide insights into customer acquisition, promotions, and marketing performance.
Identifykey drivers of performance and translate findings into business recommendations.
AI & Innovation
Support the adoption of AI-enabled analytics and emerging BI/data capabilities.
Explore opportunities to leverage GenAI, analytical copilots, and automation to improve reporting and decision-making.
Help advance Patterson’s overall analyticsmaturity and self-service capabilities.
Business Partnership & Communication
Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to address business questions and opportunities.
Communicate analytical findings through clear, executive-level presentations and detailed visualizations.
Participate in larger cross-functional initiatives and continuously improve analytics processes and solutions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessAnalytics, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, commercial analysis, financial analysis, or a relatedfield.
Strong SQL and advanced Excel skills.
Experience with Power BI or a comparable BI/reporting platform.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, data visualization, and data storytelling skills.
Understanding ofbusiness and financial measures such as revenue, gross profit, margin, price, volume, cost, and product mix.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
Strong communicationand relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics and modern data platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vendor, supplier, category, product, pricing, promotional, rebate, or commercial analytics.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, Power BI semantic models, or DAX.
Experience with GenAI, analytical copilots, or AI-enabled BI platforms.
Experience working with third-party market or competitive data.
Experience in distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, dental/medical device, CPG, retail, or other product-intensive industries.
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by reducing manual reporting, increasing automated and self-service analytics, improving visibility into vendor/product/customer performance, accelerating executive reporting, and delivering actionable insights that influence vendor, category, marketing, and commercial decisions.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority ofthe workday
May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurateinformation with others such as coworkers, customersand vendors
Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents
Environmental Factors
This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computersand other office equipment and devices for professional services.
We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Educational Assistance Program
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
Patterson Perks Program
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.
$85,500.00 - $113,966.67EEO Statement
Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.