Remote Procurement Data Analyst | Drive Cost Savings

Placements24; Upington; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus based on performance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible remote work setup

Professional development opportunities

Strategic impact through data insights

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Procurement Analyst to join our client’s team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing procurement data, identifying cost savings, and supporting strategic sourcing across the organization.

You will develop dashboards, perform cost analyses, and collaborate with procurement professionals globally to drive data-driven decisions and improve procurement performance. A 3+ year background in procurement or data analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, data analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables), SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Remote, distributed team collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and e-procurement platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data to identify cost savings.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track procurement KPIs.
• Support sourcing teams with cost analyses and supplier proposals.
• Assist in implementing procurement policies and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide analytical support.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Procurement Analyst to join our client’s team. This fully remote role focuses on analyzing procurement data, identifying cost savings, and supporting strategic sourcing across the organization.

You will develop dashboards, perform cost analyses, and collaborate with procurement professionals globally to drive data-driven decisions and improve procurement performance. A 3+ year background in procurement or data analytics is required.