Procurement Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Generous paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join on a hybrid basis. You will drive data-driven optimization of procurement strategies, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor supplier performance.

Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting procurement data, developing dashboards and reports to track KPIs, and supporting negotiations with insights. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and strong data skills with Excel, SQL, and a BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, economics, business, or related analytics field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and at least one BI tool (Tableau or Power BI).
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data, including spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key procurement metrics and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation within the supply chain.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on analytical findings.
• Support the procurement team with data-driven insights for negotiations and strategic planning.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for all procurement-related information.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Procurement processes

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, economics, business, or related analytics field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a data-driven and analytical Procurement Analyst to join their team in East London , offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is crucial for optimizing procurement strategies through rigorous data analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing supplier performance. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on procurement data, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analysis, a solid understanding of procurement processes, and excellent reporting skills, contributing to efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the supply chain operations in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data, including spend, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key procurement metrics and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation within the supply chain.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on analytical findings.
• Support the procurement team with data-driven insights for negotiations and strategic planning.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for all procurement-related information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related analytical field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and ideally Tableau or Power BI.
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills to present complex data clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid leave and holiday schedule.
• Access to advanced analytical tools and professional development opportunities.