Data & Reporting Senior Analyst

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data & Reporting Analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making. This role involves creating and maintaining insightful reports and dashboards that track KPIs and SLAs, ensuring operational efficiency in procurement processes. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis to support strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a culture of data-driven insights, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain data analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL and Power BI for data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports.
• Analyze supplier performance data and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Power BI

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Detail-Oriented

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Automation Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data & Reporting Analyst

Role Purpose:

To enable data-driven decision-making through creating and maintaining transactional and operational reports and dashboards (for measuring and tracking volumes, cycle times, KPIs, and SLAs) in accordance with DCT-specific operating guidelines to support operational efficiency and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Support the development and maintenance of procurement-related dashboards and reports by analyzing supplier performance data, KPIs, and risk indicators in alignment with procurement lifecycle stages.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data from different sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency improvements across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DCT to respond to data requests, extract relevant insights, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries to define and extract data from multiple systems for use in operational and strategic reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including category managers, sourcing, and supplier performance teams to align data outputs with procurement goals and project requirements.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to measure vendor SLAs, procurement KPIs, and compliance metrics, ensuring data integrity and clarity.
• Create insightful reports that highlight process inefficiencies, supplier performance gaps, or risk areas within the procurement lifecycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing reporting processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to metrics, visualizations, or data collection methods, applying knowledge of the procurement lifecycle to contextualize reporting outputs and support business process analysis.
• Support the delivery of other procurement and sourcing services including spend analysis, supplier performance management, productivity and efficiency tracking, and resource utilization.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement efforts to promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across the supply management function.

1. Shared Activity:

• Oversee the design, development, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
• Drive the implementation of automated testing tools and frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate QA best practices in DevOps pipelines.
• Identify, document, and track defects while ensuring their timely resolution.
• Oversee the maintenance of test environments and data management strategies.

1. Communication and Business Relationships:

Internal: DCT relevant sectors.

External: Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, Freelancers, Government and private entities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Business Administration, Procurement, or relevant fields.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years in supply chain data analysis or relevant roles.

Skills:

• Proficiency in English (full professional), Arabic desirable.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strategic thinking aligned with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of the procurement lifecycle.
• Proficient in Power BI and automation tools.
• Familiar with data analytics and validation techniques.
• Experience with Oracle ERP, especially purchasing module, is a key asset.