Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

PTO

Advanced analytical tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to join the expanding procurement team in a fully remote role. You will analyze spend data, support sourcing strategies, and provide data-driven insights to drive cost savings and supplier performance.

You will partner with procurement managers and business units, create reports using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI, and help implement best practices in a remote-first environment, contributing to strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business or related field.
• 1–3 years' procurement/analysis experience.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced functions and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Prepare reports on procurement metrics and supplier performance.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement procurement best practices.
• Maintain procurement docs and databases remotely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Tableau

Power BI

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and analytical Procurement Analyst to join their expanding procurement department, operating fully remotely. This role is vital for supporting strategic sourcing efforts, analyzing spend data, and optimizing procurement processes. You will work closely with procurement managers and business units to provide data-driven insights that drive cost savings and improve supplier performance. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical capabilities who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first work environment and is eager to contribute to the company's strategic objectives through data-informed procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational spend data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings.


• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies and category plans.


• Prepare reports and presentations on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings initiatives.


• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to inform sourcing decisions.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and implement procurement best practices.


• Assist in managing procurement documentation and databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility in a remote environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, analysis, or a related field.


• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables).


• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Flexible, fully remote work environment.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in procurement analytics.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Access to advanced analytical tools and systems to support your work.