Procurement Analytics & Operations Specialist

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston is seeking a procurement analytics leader to own analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting across the procurement lifecycle. You will drive operational excellence by leveraging data, technology, and process optimization to improve stakeholder experience and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years in procurement or related analytics, with strong Excel and BI skills to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; additional related experience may substitute.
• 1+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business analytics, operations, financial analysis, or related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, analyze, and present data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• Strong customer service orientation with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Ability to translate complex information into meaningful reports, visualizations, and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as department's lead resource for procurement analytics, reporting, BI, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage data, technology, and process optimization to drive operational excellence.
• Provide operational support across procurement lifecycle and backup to Procurement Coordinator.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and stakeholder experiences.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procurement dashboards, scorecards, KPI reporting, and operational metrics.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement, supplier, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Communicate procurement performance, initiatives, and recommendations through clear reporting.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Data analysis

Process improvement

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Stakeholder experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Business Intelligence platforms

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Jobtailor in Houston is seeking a procurement analytics leader to own analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting across the procurement lifecycle. You will drive operational excellence by leveraging data, technology, and process optimization to improve stakeholder experience and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years in procurement or related analytics, with strong Excel and BI skills to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.