Remote Senior Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Sourcing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance and退休(保

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to drive data-driven sourcing decisions in a fully remote purchasing team. You will handle large datasets, develop insightful reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes.

Responsibilities include analyzing spend, building KPIs, and supporting strategic sourcing with data-driven recommendations. Strong Excel and visualization skills are essential; SAP Ariba/Oracle experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in data modeling and interpretation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex data findings to non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and supplier performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement activities and report on progress.
• Support the creation of strategic sourcing strategies by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with procurement managers and category leads to implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Automate reporting processes and enhance the use of procurement analytics tools.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for new product introductions and supplier bids.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Data modeling

Advanced Excel

Communication

Cost analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/SCM/Quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to drive data-driven sourcing decisions in a fully remote purchasing team. You will handle large datasets, develop insightful reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes.

Responsibilities include analyzing spend, building KPIs, and supporting strategic sourcing with data-driven recommendations. Strong Excel and visualization skills are essential; SAP Ariba/Oracle experience is highly valued.