Senior Procurement Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 680,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst in East London, Eastern Cape, to enhance procurement strategies and drive cost efficiencies. The role involves data analysis, market intelligence, and category management in a hybrid work setting with in-office collaboration for strategic planning.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in procurement analytics, strong Excel/SQL skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, category management, or similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, advanced functions), SQL, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
• Conduct market research and gather intelligence on supplier capabilities, pricing, and trends.
• Develop and support category management strategies for key spend areas.
• Assist in sourcing, supplier evaluation, pre-qualification, and bid analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for procurement and supplier performance.
• Create detailed reports and presentations on procurement activities, savings, and recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations with data and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement analytics.
• Collaborate with procurement managers and stakeholders to translate needs into data-driven insights.
• Maintain data integrity within relevant systems.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Procurement processes

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified industrial conglomerate with operations across East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Procurement Analyst to enhance their procurement strategies and execution. This role is crucial for optimizing spend, improving supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. The Senior Procurement Analyst will be responsible for data analysis, market intelligence gathering, category strategy development, and supporting sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of procurement processes, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. This position operates on a hybrid model, combining essential in-office collaboration for strategic planning and team synergy within East London, Eastern Cape, with the flexibility of remote work for focused analysis and reporting. Join a significant player in the industrial sector and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
• Conduct market research and gather intelligence on supplier capabilities, pricing, and industry trends.
• Develop and support category management strategies for key spend areas.
• Assist in the sourcing process, including supplier evaluation, pre-qualification, and bid analysis.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement and supplier performance.
• Create detailed reports and presentations on procurement activities, savings, and recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations by providing relevant data and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in procurement analytics.
• Collaborate with procurement managers and business stakeholders to understand needs and provide data-driven insights.
• Maintain and improve procurement data integrity within relevant systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel (advanced functions, PivotTables), SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or related sectors is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonus.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in analytics.
• Contribution to strategic decision-making within a major industrial group.
• A dynamic and analytical work environment in East London, Eastern Cape.