Procurement Analyst

Norsk Hydro; Remote; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminium company is seeking a Procurement Analyst to optimize procurement processes through data analysis. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing procurement data, maintaining performance dashboards, and supporting Category Management efforts across North America. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple suppliers and sites.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from diverse sources.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor supplier performance.
• Manage wide tenders involving multiple sites and suppliers.
• Support Category Management activities in North America.
• Prepare documentation for supplier meetings and negotiations.
• Collaborate with teams across Europe and North America.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary

This role is critical in ensuring that procurement decisions are based on accurate data and insightful analysis. In this position, you will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes through data-driven insights. You will collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data to support strategic sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and supplier performance management. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable recommendations.

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $80,200-$108,000/year

What you will be doing

• Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from diverse sources across multiple plants (multiple ERP systems, supplier reports, sites databases).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor supplier performance and compliance, pricing trends, and spend analysis.
• Manage wide tenders involving multiple sites and a large number of suppliers, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Support Category Management activities in North America as defined by the MRO & Forklifts Category Manager, including alignment with category strategy, market and supplier analysis, and supplier performance improvement.
• Provide analyst support to both Europe and North America, adapting to regional market conditions, sourcing policies, and operational needs.
• Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings, negotiations or performance reviews (negotiation packages or feedback re. KPI’s, service level clauses, price lists, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in different locations to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, complex formulas and VBA Macros, and ability to structure large datasets for tenders).
• Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills to manage wide tenders across multiple sites and suppliers with the ability to process a large amount of items, automate worksheets and draw inferences about spend and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to present insights clearly to stakeholders across multiple locations (proficiency in both Excel and PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working with imperfect data and making sound decisions under uncertainty while maintaining accuracy and delivering results.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with teams across Europe and North America, adapting to different regional procurement practices and business requirements.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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