Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Savings & Insights

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Cost-saving initiatives

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and analytics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Procurement Analyst in Soweto, Gauteng to support purchasing functions with data-driven insights. You will collect, analyze, and report procurement data to optimize strategies, drive cost savings, and improve supply chain efficiency in the region.

You will develop dashboards, track KPIs like spend and supplier performance, and support supplier evaluations and strategic sourcing initiatives. A strong analytical mindset and communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Proven experience as a Procurement Analyst or similar analytical role.
Strong data analysis skills including advanced Excel; SQL or BI knowledge.
Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
Good understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts.
Effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from various sources.
Develop reports and dashboards to track KPIs such as spend, savings, and supplier performance.
Identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the procurement function.
Support the procurement team in bid analysis and supplier evaluation processes.
Assist in the development of business cases for strategic sourcing initiatives.
Monitor market intelligence and commodity pricing to inform purchasing decisions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.