Procurement Analyst - Remote Opportunity

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Collaborative data-centric team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to join a fully remote team supporting operations including Upington. You will analyze spend patterns, generate insights, and help shape sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings across the organization.

The role emphasizes data integrity, developing dashboards, and collaborating with category leads to enable strategic negotiations. A strong analytical mindset and proficiency with Excel, Tableau, and Power BI are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with strong analytical focus.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement analytics or data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement spend data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for procurement metrics and supplier performance.
• Support sourcing managers with data analysis for negotiations and strategic decisions.
• Conduct market research on supplier capabilities, pricing, and benchmarks.
• Assist in implementing procurement policies and ensuring data integrity in systems.

Skills

Excel expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a motivated Procurement Analyst to join their dedicated remote team, supporting their extensive operations, including those in Upington . This role is crucial for providing data-driven insights that enhance procurement strategies, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost savings across the organization. You will analyze spending patterns, identify trends, and assist in the development of sourcing initiatives. This is an ideal position for a technically adept individual with a passion for data analysis and a desire to make a tangible impact within a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement spend data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor key procurement metrics and supplier performance.
• Support sourcing managers and category leads with data analysis for negotiations and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct market research to gather intelligence on supplier capabilities, pricing, and industry benchmarks.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of procurement policies and best practices.
• Facilitate data integrity and accuracy within procurement systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a strong analytical focus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement analytics, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex data insights clearly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Fully remote position, offering significant flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and data-centric virtual team environment.