Data Analyst - Indirect Procurement

CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a data-driven professional to support procurement analytics. You will gather requirements from internal stakeholders, develop and optimize data queries, and deliver insights through Power BI and other visualization tools.

You will work with ERP systems like SAP/SAGE/Dynamics and SAP Ariba, performing data integration, reporting, and automation to drive strategic sourcing decisions. Strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/supply chain/finance.
• 1–3 years of procurement, contract analysis, or related work experience.
• CCMP or PMP certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid teamwork and proficiency with MS Word, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate to data tasks.
• Write and optimize SQL and Python queries for data retrieval and reporting.
• Collaborate to integrate data with Power BI and other visualization tools.
• Navigate ERP systems (SAP, SAGE, Dynamics) and procurement platforms (SAP Ariba).
• Analyze data from multiple sources and provide insights for sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel/Power Automate capabilities to streamline workflows.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's in business administration / supply chain / finance

Equivalent experience

CCMP / PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Dynamics

SAP Ariba

Databricks

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.

Job Details

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Gathering

• 2-3 year experience in partner with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable data analysis tasks.
• Communicate effectively to ensure data solutions align with business needs and procurement strategies.

Advanced Query Development and Optimization

• Write and optimize complex SQL and Python queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and reporting in Databricks.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.

Data Integration and Visualization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate database solutions with Power BI and other visualization platforms.
• Create data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms to provide actionable insights.

ERP and Procurement Platform Navigation

• Extract and manipulate data from multiple ERP systems, including SAP, SAGE, and Dynamics.
• Navigate SAP Ariba and other procurement platforms to retrieve relevant data and ensure accuracy.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Ingest and manipulate data from multiple sources to identify trends and summarize key findings.
• Provide data-driven insights to enable sourcing leads to make strategic decisions.

Microsoft Suite Proficiency

• Demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, including Power BI and Power Automate, to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Automate data pipelines and reporting processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3years of experience in procurement, contract analysis, or a related field required.
• Certification as a Certified Contract and Commercial Management Professional (CCMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills; ability to operate effectively with Microsoft Word, Access, and Outlook.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time Affiliated Companies

• CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.