Data Analyst - Procurement

Motrex LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Motrex LLC is seeking a Data Analyst to drive procurement, supply chain, and business decisions through data-driven insights. The role collects and validates data from multiple systems, transforming complex data into actionable recommendations for procurement, sourcing, inventory, and supplier management.

Onsite work in Alpharetta, GA with opportunities to influence cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong SQL, Excel, and BI skills, plus experience building dashboards in Power BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in data analytics, business analytics, information systems, supply chain, finance or engineering.
• 3+ years in data analytics, BI, procurement analytics or related field.
• Advanced SQL and large dataset experience.
• Excel expertise including Power Query and PivotTables.
• Experience creating dashboards with Power BI/Tableau or similar tools.
• Experience with procurement, supply chain, supplier spend, pricing, inventory or cost variance data (preferred).
• Familiarity with Coupa or similar procurement platforms; ERP systems knowledge (JD Edwards, IQMS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Extract, consolidate, and validate data from ERP, procurement, finance and databases.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and document data sources, rules, and reporting methods.
• Develop cleansing, validation, and reconciliation processes; collaborate with IT and stakeholders.
• Analyze procurement, supplier, spend, pricing, inventory, and ops data to identify trends and cost savings.
• Create dashboards, scorecards, and executive reports; automate recurring reports and enable drill-down analysis.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Data validation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Coupa

JD Edwards

IQMS

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Motrex LLC is seeking a Data Analyst to support procurement, supply chain, and business decision-making through data-driven insights.

This role is responsible for collecting, integrating, validating, analyzing, and reporting data from multiple business systems to support procurement, sourcing, inventory, supplier management, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate can transform complex and imperfect data into actionable insights, identify trends and opportunities, and develop reporting solutions that improve business performance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

This position requires work to be performed at the office location in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities

Data Management & Quality

• Extract, consolidate, and validate data from ERP systems, procurement platforms, financial systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues, including duplicate, missing, or inconsistent information.
• Develop and maintain data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Document data sources, definitions, business rules, and reporting methodologies.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve data accuracy and accessibility.

Analytics & Insights

• Analyze procurement, supplier, spend, pricing, inventory, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform spend analysis, supplier performance analysis, category reporting, and other procurement-focused analytics.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and develop recommendations based on data findings.
• Support strategic sourcing, budgeting, and operational improvement initiatives through analytical modeling and reporting.

Reporting & Visualization

• Create and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Develop executive-level reporting and drill-down analysis capabilities.
• Automate recurring reports and reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet processes.
• Present findings and recommendations to procurement and cross-functional stakeholders.

Business Partnership

• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and IT to understand reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business questions into analytical solutions and actionable insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to data, reporting, and analytics processes.
• Serve as a key resource for procurement and supply chain reporting and performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills, Experience

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience creating dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Preferred
  • Experience supporting procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution organizations.
  • Experience analyzing supplier spend, purchasing, pricing, inventory, or cost-variance data.
  • Experience with Coupa or similar procurement platforms.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, IQMS, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or business integrations.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-validation skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of relational databases, data warehouses, and master data management principles.
• Analytical thinking, data integrity, business acumen, communication, collaboration, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and attention to

Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is performed in a professional office environment and requires regular onsite attendance. Employees primarily work at a desk using a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to communicate, remain in a stationary position for extended periods, and operate standard office equipment. Occasional movement throughout the office may be required. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

EEO Statement

Motrex is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Motrex (motrexllc.com) provides services to industrial manufacturing and recycling businesses. We specialize in Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, EHS Compliance, Quality and Human Resource Management, as well as Information Technology. Our multi-functional approach enables us to exploit synergy potential and thus improve the competitiveness of our clients’ businesses.