Business Analyst - Procurement

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Procurement Analyst to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic sourcing initiatives. In this role, you will analyze procurement processes, develop insightful dashboards, and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve procurement operations. Your expertise in procurement software like Oracle Fusion and SAP will be crucial in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and supplier consolidation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services and products, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to the highest standards of safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in database handling in a procurement environment.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data and recommend improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Data Analysis

Procurement Processes

Oracle Procurement Fusion

SAP

Ariba

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Description

To analyse procurement processes, develop information management data base, create reports for management, manage Suppliers/Vendors registration, and conduct pre-qualification. Ensure operational efficiency at EMARAT in accordance with EMARAT's related policies and procedures, applicable laws, and the End User requirements.

Key Activities

• Collectively work with all stakeholders to ensure management reporting tools are effectively utilized.
• Analyse procurement data and recommend measures for improvement in procurement processes.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visual presentations to support decision-making.
• Monitor procurement process KPIs in areas of lead times, timeliness of procurement reports, cost savings, bidders' performance, and generate regular performance reports.
• Conduct vendor pre-qualification and selection, and performance evaluation processes.
• Identify opportunities to diversify the supply base based on market research.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support initiatives for cost reduction, contract/purchase order negotiations, and supplier consolidation.
• Participate in strategic sourcing initiatives and category management.
• Effectively utilize Oracle Fusion software to extract and analyse the needed procurement data.
• Support the implementation of procurement technologies, tools, and automation initiatives.
• Together with IT support, troubleshoot system issues and provide training to end-users as needed.
• Act as a liaison between procurement, finance, and other business units/end-users to align objectives.
• Support procurement team members with data-driven insights for negotiations and decision-making.
• Support Buyers/Contracts Officers as and when needed in conducting on its own their routine work

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to analyse large datasets and derive insights.
• Rigorous approach for tracking and auditing of procurement data.
• Experience with procurement software e.g., Oracle Procurement Fusion, SAP, and Ariba
• Analytical thinking and a solution-oriented approach to encounter procurement challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, or Finance
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in data base handling in a Procurement function environment
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry preferred

About Us

Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.

The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services - which is why you can expect the expected, every time.

Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.

Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.

All our colleagues - from the barista to the car mechanic - are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.

About the Team

Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Emarat, serves millions of customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Dubai with great value, high-quality fuel at modern service stations. We serve the nation's businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality, construction, aviation and real estate with a wide range of commercial fuels and lubricants.

In addition, we distribute to our residential customers from our LPG bottling plants in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and our new distribution centre in Al Qusais, ensuring that residents across Dubai and further afield are never far away from a fast and reliable source of power. Through our modern, best-in-class terminals at Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, we lease the latest, high-quality fuel storage and distribution facilities.

Across the entire Emarat network, from our service stations, terminals and to your doorstep, everything we do is driven by customer happiness.

We always provide service with a smile.