Procurement Operations Analyst

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

• Serve as the department's lead resource for procurement analytics, reporting, business intelligence, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage data, technology, and process optimization to drive operational excellence.
• Provide operational support across the procurement lifecycle and serve as a backup to the Procurement Coordinator.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, stakeholder experiences, and operational efficiency.
• 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 and compelling reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on a year-for-year basis, may be substituted.
• One or more (1+) years of experience in procurement, supply chain, business analytics, operations, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, analyze, and present data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and support business 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.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and other business applications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement analytics, business intelligence, and process optimization to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder experiences. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong communication skills to convey insights and recommendations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Business Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Operational Metrics
• KPI Reporting
• Data Interpretation
• Trend Analysis
• Reporting
• Process Optimization

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Customer Service Orientation

Industry Keywords

• Procurement Lifecycle
• Operational Efficiency
• Stakeholder Experience
• Operational Support
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Reporting Tools
• Business Intelligence Platforms
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook