Procurement Governance & Analytics Specialist

Komatsu America Corp.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global OEM is seeking a Procurement Governance & Analytics Specialist in Rutherford, NJ, to enhance procurement processes and drive best practice management through advanced analytics. The role offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to a global brand's sustainability efforts.

Benefits

12 weeks paid parental leave

Purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days

Employee discounts at over 400 retailers

Discounted corporate rates with HCF

Employee Assistance Program for total wellbeing

Qualifications

• Well-developed procurement skills and capabilities with knowledge of processes.
• Understanding of ESG initiatives, sustainability, and Indigenous procurement.
• Core analytical skills with experience in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing procurement processes through governance frameworks and analytics.
• Developing procurement strategies and promoting transparency.
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Procurement or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

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Procurement Governance & Analytics Specialist

Date: May 13, 2025

Location:

Rutherford, AU

OnsiteorRemote: Onsite Position

• Be an integral part of a global vision
• Carve your path and ignite your potential with a global OEM
• Great salary and benefits on offer

Komatsu Mining Technologies is executing a comprehensive strategy aimed at removing complexities and simplifying processes across all areas of its complex matrix structure.

The role of Procurement Governance and Analytics Specialist is essential to this strategy, focusing on the procurement function within our Australian Supply team. It involves utilising data and analytics to drive best practice procurement management. You'll e xpand your procurementexpertise, gain exposure to high-impact projects and access leadership pathways with a 104 year old global market leader.

The role

Reporting directly to the National Procurement Manager, this independent and pivotal position within the Australian Supply Chain team is responsible for enhancing procurement processes through the implementation of governance frameworks and the application of advanced analytics

It aims to optimise procurement, ensure compliance, implement governance, use analytics, improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and support strategic initiatives.

This role involves developing procurement strategies, promoting transparency, and ensuring continuous improvement within the procurement function. It requires maintained knowledge of legislations, regulations, and ESG best practices that affect global supply chains.

• A commitment to HSE by always demonstrating safe behaviour.
• Ownership of supplier Master Purchase Agreements
• Analyse procure-to-pay processes and activity, recommend focus areas and support continuous improvement initiatives allowing for achievement of budgeted targets and key metrics.
• Develop data to drive best practice strategic procurement management
• Analyse and recommend opportunities to reduce cost, decrease lead times, reduce capacity constraints.
• Support stakeholders with automated reporting, procedures, and systems.
• Lead procurement systems support as the subject matter expert.
• Actively participates in various projects and working groups.
• Regular audits of procurement activities to ensure compliance to organisational processes, policies and procedures, systems, legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Researches and maintains knowledge of legislations, regulations and ESG best practice that impact global supply chains

About you

You are a procurement professional seeking a rewarding career, one that allows you to make a significant impact on a global brand.

You’re a detail orientated problem solver, always searching for the root cause. Excel and Power BI are your go-to tools.

You not only embrace change - you champion it. You have the natural ability to build strong relationships and use those relationships to influence positive outcomes.

You’re a high achiever looking to bring your fun, positive energy to an inclusive and humble team.

Requirements for success

Well-developed procurement skills and capabilities, including an understanding of requirements and processes.

Demonstrated understanding of the complexities, impact and opportunities of ESG initiatives in Procurement, including Sustainability, Indigenous Procurement, Social Enterprises and Modern Slavery (Anti-Slavery) for a large corporate organisation.

An understanding of contracts and contract law fundamentals.

Core analytical skills with experience in developing, analysing and interpreting reports and resolving issues.

Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities consistent with changing demands.

Understanding of, and experience with, organisation-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and finance systems.

Data analytics skills, including the extraction, interpretation, evaluation and analysis of data, using products including Excel and Power BI.

SAP experience highly regarded.

Demonstrated experience with projects and managing change.

This is your chance to make an impact on a global brand, offering endless opportunities for your development and your career.

• 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave.
• Ability to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per annum.
• Access to discounts at over 400 different retailers Australia wide.
• Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
• Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of up to $3,000 for specific roles.
• Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink.
• Discounts with Toyota & Orix.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.