Remote Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimization

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24's client in Richards Bay is seeking a data‑driven procurement analyst to optimize sourcing strategies, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies while operating in a fully remote role.

You will collect and analyze spend data, build dashboards and KPIs, support sourcing events with market research, and provide data‑driven insights to negotiations, ensuring policy compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement analytics, data analysis, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Experience in purchasing or supply chain management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Support sourcing events by conducting market research and supplier analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with the procurement team to address issues.
• Assist in negotiation by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures across all sourcing activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Procurement

Dashboards

Cost reduction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Placements24's client in Richards Bay is seeking a data‑driven procurement analyst to optimize sourcing strategies, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies while operating in a fully remote role.

You will collect and analyze spend data, build dashboards and KPIs, support sourcing events with market research, and provide data‑driven insights to negotiations, ensuring policy compliance and continuous improvement.