Remote Procurement Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and performance pay

Professional development and training

Company laptop and software licenses

Flexible working hours

Home office setup assistance

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Procurement Analyst to join a global purchasing team. The role is fully remote with base operations in Gauteng, South Africa, focusing on data collection, analysis and reporting to drive cost savings and efficiency.

You will collaborate with category managers and buyers to deliver dashboards, market research, and supplier analysis, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights in a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant analytical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, analytics, or data-focused role.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and translate into insights.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), SQL, and BI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; independent in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from multiple sources.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement KPIs such as cost savings and contract compliance.
• Identify trends and opportunities for cost reductions based on data analysis.
• Support sourcing activities with market research and supplier analysis.
• Assist in tender preparation and evaluation of supplier proposals using data insights.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness across systems; collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools through data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Supply Chain Management or related analytical field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Procurement Analyst to join a global purchasing team. The role is fully remote with base operations in Gauteng, South Africa, focusing on data collection, analysis and reporting to drive cost savings and efficiency.

You will collaborate with category managers and buyers to deliver dashboards, market research, and supplier analysis, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights in a remote work setup.