Procurement Data Analyst: Data-Driven Insights & Reporting

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 1,004,400; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Metro Manila, Taguig is seeking a Data Analytics & Reporting specialist to manage data acquisition, cleansing, and report development for procurement. You will define and track KPIs, support continuous improvement, audit coordination, and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

This role requires strong SQL/Excel skills and ERP familiarity (SAP, Oracle, Ariba). Join a collaborative team focused on analytics, process improvement, and operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Finance/Accounting or any business-related course.
• With minimum 2 years work experience in different Procurement functions as Accounts Payable, Purchasing, T&E, VMD, etc.
• Strong background and experience working with SAP or other ERP and ERP-related systems such as Oracle and Ariba.
• Three or more years of experience mining data as a data analyst.
• Proven analytics skills, including mining, evaluation, and visualization.
• Technical writing experience in relevant areas, including queries, reports, and presentations.
• Strong SQL or Excel skills, with aptitude for learning other analytics tool
• Experience with database and model design and segmentation techniques.
• Strong programming experience with frameworks, including XML, JavaScript, and ETL.
• Practical experience in statistical analysis through the use of statistical packages, including Excel, SPSS, and SAS.
• Proven success in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Analytics & Reporting – you will be responsible for data acquisition, cleansing, and report development. Your role includes ensuring timely delivery of Procurement reports and analyses within the group in a regular and promptly manner. You will source data from various tools and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement – your role centers on supporting opportunities for enhanced processes, efficiencies, and quality within the organization. You will employ data analysis to drive improvement initiatives.
• Audit Support – You will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating audit activities within the organization, preparing documentation and evidence, and acting as a liaison between the audit team and internal stakeholders.
• KPI Reporting Specialist – Your responsibilities include defining and tracking relevant KPIs, ensuring data accuracy, creating clear and visually compelling reports, and delivering actionable insights to support informed decision‑making. You play a critical role in providing a data‑driven foundation for the organization, enabling it to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive strategic goals with precision and clarity.
• Other Scope – Flexibility to adapt and potentially take on evolving responsibilities as the company undergoes a transitional phase, with opportunities for growth and development in the Data Analytics landscape.

Skills

Data analytics

Reporting

KPI reporting

SQL

Excel

Statistics

Data mining

Visualization

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

XML

JavaScript

ETL

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

The identified candidate for Procurement Data Analytics will perform but not limited to below tasks and responsibilities:

• Data Analytics & Reporting - you will be responsible for data acquisition, cleansing, and report development. Your role includes ensuring timely delivery of Procurement reports and analyses within the group in a regular and promptly manner. You will source data from various tools and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement - your role centers on supporting opportunities for enhanced processes, efficiencies, and quality within the organization. You will employ data analysis to drive improvement initiatives.
• Audit Support - You will be responsible for facilitating and coordinate ng audit activities within the organization, preparing documentation and evidence, and acting as a liaison between the audit team and internal stakeholders.
• KPI Reporting Specialist - Your responsibilities include defining and tracking relevant KPIs, ensuring data accuracy, creating clear and visually compelling reports, and delivering actionable insights to support informed decision-making. You play a critical role in providing a data-driven foundation for the organization, enabling it to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive strategic goals with precision and clarity.
• Other Scope - Flexibility to adapt and potentially take on evolving responsibilities as the company undergoes a transitional phase, with opportunities for growth and development in the Data Analytics landscape.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Finance/Accounting or any business related course
• With minimum 2 years work experience in different Procurement functions as Accounts Payable, Purchasing, T&E, VMD, etc.
• Strong background and experience working with SAP or other ERP and ERP-related systems such as Oracle and Ariba
• Three or more years of experience mining data as a data analyst
• Proven analytics skills, including mining, evaluation, and visualization
• Technical writing experience in relevant areas, including queries, reports, and presentations
• Strong SQL or Excel skills, with aptitude for learning other analytics tool
• Experience with database and model design and segmentation techniques
• Strong programming experience with frameworks, including XML, JavaScript, and ETL
• Practical experience in statistical analysis through the use of statistical packages, including Excel, SPSS, and SAS
• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  
  

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!