(SENIOR) MANAGER PROCUREMENT ANALYTICS – LEAD ANALYST (m/w/d)

Deutsche Lufthansa AG; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major international airline in Frankfurt is seeking an Analytics Leader to own their Procurement Analytics Suite. You will manage a team, define the analytics strategy, and drive data literacy across the organization. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in analytics, a strong background in procurement, and the ability to engage with C-suite executives effectively. The position offers hybrid working options and numerous benefits including flight privileges and development programs.

Leistungen

Old-age provision/employee retirement

Company bonus

Flight privileges

Subsidized public transport

Flexible working hours

Development programs

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in procurement/supply-chain analytics, including 3+ years of team leadership.
• Proven experience converting analytics into savings and risk mitigation.
• Solid grasp of machine learning and AI lifecycle.

Aufgaben

• Define analytics strategy and use-case funnel aligned with targets.
• Manage Procurement Analytics Suite and lead a team of analysts.
• Translate models into visuals for C-suite engagement.

Kenntnisse

Analytics strategy

Data-driven thinking

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in data science or similar

Tools

SAP Data Sphere

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Jobbeschreibung

You will own the Group Procurement Analytics Suite, incl. spend cockpits, supplier-risk models, dynamic price forecasts and ESG dashboards, translating complex output into concise stories for C-suite action. Your leadership will unlock savings, protect supply and embed data-driven thinking enterprise-wide.

Responsibilities

• Define analytics strategy, OKRs & use-case funnel (spend, savings, performance) aligned with Group Procurement targets
• Manage Lufthansa Group’s Procurement Analytics Suite
• Prioritize backlog & feature development
• Lead agile squad of 5 analysts / data scientists
• Develop price forecasts, risk dashboards, simulators
• Translate models into Power BI visuals / storyboards
• Drive data-literacy for category managers, buyers, executives
• Extract insights for strategies & process optimization
• Research industry trends & regulations
• Guide teams on analytics tools & best practices
• Analyze S2P performance, drive improvements, oversee features
• Report on strategic effectiveness, efficiency & bottlenecks

Benefits

• Old-age provision / employee retirement
• Company bonus (if applicable)
• Free parking
• Flight privileges
• Canteen (subsidized by employer)
• Jobticket / Subsidized public transport
• Discounts / shopping
• Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)
• Sabbatical / exemptions
• Part-time models
• Hybrid working possible
• Flexible working hours
• Development programs / Training opportunities
• Lockers for cyclists / sportsmen, Have a shower

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, business analytics, or similar
• 8+ years in procurement / supply-chain analytics, incl. 3+ years team leadership
• Proven track record turning analytics into savings / value / risk mitigation
• Expert in SAP Data Sphere / SAP BW (or Snowflake), SQL, Python or R
• Advanced Power BI incl. DAX / M and data-modelling best practice
• Solid grasp of ML / AI lifecycle & MLOps
• Agile product management (Scrum / Kanban)
• Benefit-tracking & NPV modelling
• Interest in emerging technologies like AI, ML, Blockchain, RPA, IoT
• Strategic storyteller able to engage C-suite
• Coach-leader mindset, building high-trust, high-impact teams
• Fluent German & English