Junior Business / Data Analyst

SoluGrowth; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is hiring a Junior Business / Data Analyst as part of their procurement team. The role involves analyzing procurement data, supporting system implementations, and generating reports using advanced analytical tools. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in a collaborative environment focused on digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a business or data analyst role, ideally within procurement.
• Hands-on experience with Coupa or similar platforms.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting requirements related to procurement processes.
• Support data analysis activities and generate procurement reports.
• Work closely with senior analysts and procurement teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Coupa

Job description

Solugrowth (PTY) Ltd

2025/06/10 Gauteng

Job Reference Number: SG-569

Department: BPO H2R - SRS

Business Unit

Industry: Supply Chain

Job Type: Contract

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

SoluGrowth is seeking a Junior Business / Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Business / Data Analyst (Contract)

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business / Data Analyst with a background in procurement processes and experience working with Coupa or similar procurement platforms. In this role, you will support the analysis, reporting, and optimization of procurement operations and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to grow their skills within a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to digital transformation initiatives in procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business and functional requirements related to procurement processes and systems.
• Support data analysis activities, including data cleansing, mapping, and validation, particularly during procurement system implementations or enhancements.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc procurement reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel, Coupa reporting tools, or BI platforms.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Work closely with senior analysts, procurement teams, and IT to support system configuration, testing, and user training activities.
• Maintain documentation such as process flows, data dictionaries, and user guides.
• Help monitor system usage and performance, providing first-level support or escalating issues as needed.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support change management activities.
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a business analyst or data analyst role, ideally within procurement or finance functions.
• Hands-on experience with Coupa or similar procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Jaggaer, SAP SRM).
• Solid understanding of procurement processes such as requisitioning, purchasing, invoicing, and supplier management.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Excel or other analytical tools.
• Attention to detail with a logical and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coupa Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, or other reporting/visualization tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and how they integrate with procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of basic SQL or data manipulation techniques is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.