Procurement Spend Analytics Lead

Chain IQ; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ, a global AI-driven procurement service partner, is seeking a Spend Analytics Expert in Lisbon to turn complex procurement data into strategic insights. You will consolidate data from client systems, lead data cleansing and classification, and design spend cube integrations with clients to drive cost optimization.

You will apply AI-enabled analytics to improve category visibility, harmonize supplier information, and deliver actionable recommendations for sourcing and supplier management

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data analytics, management consulting, or operations strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik etc.
• Experience working with large datasets; proficiency in data cleansing, classification, and transformation.
• Familiarity with procurement concepts is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work across multiple industries and procurement categories.
• Experience with spend analytics, spend classification, supplier harmonization, and procurement data management.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate spend data from multiple client systems into a single, trusted view of procurement activity.
• Lead spend data collection, cleansing, enrichment, and classification activities across diverse data sources.
• Partner with clients to design, implement spend cube integrations, ensuring high-quality spend data.
• Deliver actionable analyses that identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation potential, and compliance improvements.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and analytics to accelerate spend classification and improve category visibility.
• Harmonize supplier information across different systems for a consistent supplier baseline.
• Transform procurement data into clear business insights and sourcing recommendations.
• Support category strategies, opportunity assessments, and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Science, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Excel

SQL

Job description

Chain IQ, a global AI-driven procurement service partner, is seeking a Spend Analytics Expert in Lisbon to turn complex procurement data into strategic insights. You will consolidate data from client systems, lead data cleansing and classification, and design spend cube integrations with clients to drive cost optimization.

You will apply AI-enabled analytics to improve category visibility, harmonize supplier information, and deliver actionable recommendations for sourcing and supplier management