Senior Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Sourcing

Specialized Packaging Group; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Packaging Group in Newark, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to provide analytical support to category managers and the VP of Procurement, optimizing procurement processes and driving spend efficiency across US, Canada, and Mexico.

You will lead market analysis, build dashboards, advise on spend trends, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, business analysis, or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems (ERP, data tools, e-sourcing tools) and advanced Excel skills (Power BI, Tableau a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in large-scale procurement transformation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leading commercial and market analysis to support procurement work.
• Act as Lead Analyst on high profile procurement initiatives, and as a key interface with key business and supplier stakeholders.
• Ensure analytical governance and reporting standards are upheld.
• Champion the use of technology and digital tools within SPG.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders across plants to gather required spend data for group spend visibility and to support group procurement initiatives.
• Ensure all procurement data is captured and referenced in a standardized form.
• Develop and maintain procurement reporting and dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Provide market and competitor information to keep the central procurement team up to speed with latest market developments relevant to the business.
• Work closely with the VP of Procurement to ensure SPG's data infrastructure is robust and fit for purpose.
• Support Category Managers in the analysis of category specific data in order to formulate baseline spend positions, prepare tender documentation, tender analysis and benefit calculations.
• Conduct supplier performance analysis required by category managers, including spend analysis and cost-saving opportunities.
• Advise category managers on procurement data trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data tools

e-sourcing tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Specialized Packaging Group in Newark, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to provide analytical support to category managers and the VP of Procurement, optimizing procurement processes and driving spend efficiency across US, Canada, and Mexico.

You will lead market analysis, build dashboards, advise on spend trends, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in procurement or supply chain are required.