Analyst, Procurement-Data

Messer Group; Bridgewater, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer, the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, is seeking a Data Analyst in Procurement in Massachusetts. You will develop and maintain reports and dashboards for key KPIs, including spend under management and First-Time Invoice Match Rate, and provide data-driven insights to procurement leaders.

This role requires a Bachelor’s (or Master’s with experience) in business/finance/IT analytics and strong skills in Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information technology and analytics with four years of procurement data experience.
• Alternatively, a master's degree with two years of experience in data in procurement or supply chain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI) and data visualization tools (Excel/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for key Procurement KPIs and spend under management.
• Conduct data mining, analysis, and market research using SAP Cloud Analytics, Coupa Analytics, and MS tools.
• Ensure data quality by developing standards and controls to maintain data integrity and accessibility.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in Master Data Governance and data dictionary updates.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and IT to support sourcing analytics and Procure-to-Pay improvements.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/IT analytics

Master's degree in business/finance/IT analytics

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for key Procurement KPIs, including spend under management, First-Time Invoice Match Rate, cost reduction, and cost avoidance. Deliver robust data analytics to support data-driven decision-making in Procurement. Conduct data mining, analysis, and market research using tools such as SAP Cloud Analytics, Coupa Analytics, and Microsoft applications. Analyze large datasets to identify actionable insights and trends, and provide feedback to department leaders. Ensure data quality by developing strong standards and controls to maintain data integrity and accessibility. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying reporting needs and helping design and implement operational enhancements. Assist in the development and maintenance of Procurement process standards, policies, and procedures. Participate in the Master Data Governance program by updating the data dictionary and related procedures. Support Category Managers and Buyers with analytics for sourcing events, supplier management, market research, quote analysis, and negotiation strategy. Analyze supplier contracts and sourcing data to support reporting and category strategy metrics. Collaborate with Procurement Systems Administration and Information Services to facilitate IT system changes and ensure alignment with procurement needs. Champion and support the Procure-to-Pay process and its continuous improvement across the organization. Maintain key stakeholder relationships (internal and external) to support Procurement performance and improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information technology and analytics, or a related field, and four years of experience working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a master's degree in business, finance, information technology and analytics, or a related field and two years of experience in working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI), and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Experience and knowledge of database principles and system architecture

Salary: $139,506.00 per year

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.

Notice of Filing:

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U.S. Department of Labor

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