Overview

IDC is seeking a Research Analyst, Tech Buyer Data, to join our TechMatch program. In this hands-on role, you will research software markets, create and refresh high volumes of commercial and technical information on software providers, and ensure data quality for our AI-driven sourcing platform. You will be a key contributor to a team that is reshaping how enterprises evaluate and select technology, cutting through the complexity of vendor landscapes and accelerating software procurement with trusted, data-driven insights.

• Data Structuring: Convert unstructured data inputs (e.g. from spreadsheets, reports, or websites) into standardized and structured formats.
• Data Management: Create, maintain, and refresh different type of information on software providers, ensuring data completeness and consistency.
• Data Enrichment: Use AI tools and automation techniques to clean, categorize, and enrich vendor and product datasets.
• Market Research: Research and analyze software markets to identify key vendors, products, modules, SKUs, and pricing structures.
• Quality Assurance: Perform regular data validation and quality checks; identify inconsistencies or gaps and suggest corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, engineers, and product teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment with research objectives.
• Reporting & Insights: Support in creating research summaries, dashboards, or visual presentations of data insights.

• More than 2 years of experience as a Research Analyst, Data Analyst, or Business Analyst.
• Fair understanding of software or IT industry concepts (vendors, pricing models, product segmentation).
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data cleaning).
• Good analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good communication skills to explain findings clearly.
• Eagerness to learn new tools, systems, and methodologies.
• Collaborative and open to feedback.

• Exposure to AI or LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity) for research or data enrichment.
• Experience working with PowerPoint for presenting research findings.
• Familiarity with data quality checks, research databases, or benchmarking studies in software/cloud/IT markets.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau.

Why IDC?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm.  We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success.  IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

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