Remote Procurement Data Analyst | Drive Cost Savings

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Analyst in South Africa for a remote role based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will analyze procurement data, prepare reports on spending and supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities, supporting strategic sourcing and negotiations.

Strong Excel, data visualization (Tableau/Power BI), and ERP familiarity are required, with 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related analytical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, data analysis, or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data manipulation and interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and ERP systems desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote setting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solver with keen eye for opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze procurement data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain reports on spending, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data analysis.
• Support the procurement team in strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Monitor KPIs for procurement activities.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting new suppliers.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and presentations for management review.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within procurement systems.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging procurement technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and understand business requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems

Tableau/Power BI

Remote work / self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or related analytical field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Analyst in South Africa for a remote role based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will analyze procurement data, prepare reports on spending and supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities, supporting strategic sourcing and negotiations.

Strong Excel, data visualization (Tableau/Power BI), and ERP familiarity are required, with 2–4 years of relevant experience.