Remote Procurement Data Analyst: Drive Cost Savings

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Medical coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join a fully remote team. The role involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting procurement data to support strategic decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.

You will collaborate with the procurement group and other departments to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing processes within a virtual environment. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical aptitude, excellent reporting skills, and experience with Excel,

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics ability with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with procurement data, spend analysis, and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze procurement data including spend and supplier performance.
• Prepare detailed reports and KPI presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in the procurement cycle.
• Support negotiations by providing data-driven market insights.
• Maintain supplier data accuracy and monitor contract compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Procurement knowledge

Reporting

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join a fully remote team. The role involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting procurement data to support strategic decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.

You will collaborate with the procurement group and other departments to ensure compliant, efficient purchasing processes within a virtual environment. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical aptitude, excellent reporting skills, and experience with Excel,