Procurement Analytics Analyst — Cost Savings & Insights

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join the purchasing team. You will analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and evaluate supplier performance to drive procurement excellence.

The role collaborates with procurement specialists and managers, requires strong Excel skills, and offers on-the-job training and development in procurement analytics within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years in procurement or analytics.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical spending data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support sourcing and negotiation with market intelligence and cost breakdowns.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Assist in the preparation of RFPs/RFQs and evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Develop procurement dashboards and reports to track key metrics.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures in Queenstown.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join the purchasing team. You will analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and evaluate supplier performance to drive procurement excellence.

The role collaborates with procurement specialists and managers, requires strong Excel skills, and offers on-the-job training and development in procurement analytics within the region.