Remote Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a data-driven Remote Procurement Analyst to join our strategic sourcing team and deliver insights on spending patterns and supplier performance. You will analyze complex data, build dashboards in Tableau/Power BI, and support sourcing strategies while collaborating with procurement managers to drive cost efficiencies in a fully remote setting.

This role offers flexible remote work, opportunities for advanced analytics training, and a chance to impact supplier selection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, SCM, or a related analytical field.
• 2–4 years of procurement/financial analysis experience.
• Expertise in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data modeling).
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement KPIs.
• Support negotiations with data-driven insights and cost analysis.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and assess risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity within procurement systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Remote Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven Remote Procurement Analyst to join their strategic sourcing team and provide critical insights into spending patterns and supplier performance. This role will involve analyzing complex procurement data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting the development of sourcing strategies. You will work closely with procurement managers and category specialists to leverage data for decision-making and process optimization. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated analyst to contribute to significant cost efficiencies and drive strategic improvements within a fully remote setting, utilizing advanced analytical tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data, including spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence, to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key procurement metrics and KPIs.
• Support the negotiation process by providing data-driven insights and cost analysis.
• Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and assess supplier risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within procurement systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related analytical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement analysis, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for advanced training in data analytics and procurement tools.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.