Procurement Analytics Lead: Power BI & AI

Gerdau; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Cartersville, Georgia seeks a Procurement Systems Analyst to analyze data and develop actionable insights across procurement processes. You will lead reporting, build dashboards, and coordinate improvements with stakeholders, including the Improvement team, to drive performance metrics and strategic goals.

The role requires strong analytics, reporting tools proficiency (Power BI, Databricks, SAP Datasphere), and experience in automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, data science, data analysis, or a related area
• 2 - 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, supply chain analytics or related analytical roles preferred
• Experience in creating and maintaining automated reporting systems and databases.
• Analytically focused, and have proven experience developing action plans based on their own analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with other departments and internal customers
• Experience in planning and performing data analysis projects and processes from start to finish
• Proficient with Power BI, Databricks, statistical analysis along with common programs (such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel), RPA technology (Robotic Process Automation), online survey tools and syndicated data sources
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Functions) and automation of business processes
• Time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
• Requires proven ability to establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with procurement and operations teams
• Prior experience with SAP & Ariba preferred
• Prior knowledge and experience in procurement & manufacturing, steel or steel using industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and manage efficient processes, tabular reports, list reports, scorecards, dynamic models, and dashboards that effectively monitor KPIs and benchmarks.
• Provide the procurement leadership team with timely and accurate information and analysis, while assisting in the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the procurement department's performance and related metrics.
• Analyze complex data sets from distinct stakeholders to generate data-backed recommendations for procurement strategies
• Create new ways to deliver information using multiple reporting tools and platforms like Microsoft Fabric (PowerBI and other solutions), Databricks, SAP Datasphere, and AI-enabled solutions like Copilot.
• Support the long-term vision of the procurement leadership team by proactively implementing business processes, best practices, and leadership to enable organizational transformation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Self-starter

Relationship building

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/analytics

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

SAP Datasphere

Copilot AI

RPA

Excel

Power Automate

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Functions

Job description

Gerdau in Cartersville, Georgia seeks a Procurement Systems Analyst to analyze data and develop actionable insights across procurement processes. You will lead reporting, build dashboards, and coordinate improvements with stakeholders, including the Improvement team, to drive performance metrics and strategic goals.

The role requires strong analytics, reporting tools proficiency (Power BI, Databricks, SAP Datasphere), and experience in automation and AI-enabled solutions.