Procurement Data Analyst: Supply Chain Optimization (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Pension fund

Growth opportunities

Generous annual leave

Advanced analytical tools access

Wellness programs

Strategic decision-making involvement

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a data-driven Procurement Analyst to drive cost savings through analytics, dashboards, and strategic insights. You will collect and cleanse procurement data, analyze spend patterns, and support category strategies to improve supplier performance.

Hybrid role based in Mossel Bay with exposure to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement analytics, strong Excel/SQL, and experience with Tableau or Power BI to visualize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement analysis or supply chain analytics.
• Advanced Excel, SQL, and data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience with spend analysis, category management, and supplier performance tracking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey complex data clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a strong data integrity mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collect, cleanse, and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement metrics and spend patterns.
• Conduct spend analysis and category analysis to support strategic sourcing.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain and advise leadership.
• Support negotiations with data-driven insights and market intelligence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and best practices.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance against KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within procurement.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in procurement analytics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Data visualization

Business analytics

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / Analytics / Economics / Finance

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a data-driven Procurement Analyst to drive cost savings through analytics, dashboards, and strategic insights. You will collect and cleanse procurement data, analyze spend patterns, and support category strategies to improve supplier performance.

Hybrid role based in Mossel Bay with exposure to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement analytics, strong Excel/SQL, and experience with Tableau or Power BI to visualize