Senior Procurement Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Flexible remote working arrangements.

Professional development opportunities

Data-centric team culture.

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Procurement Analyst to join our remote-first procurement team. You will leverage data to drive strategic sourcing decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance efficiency across global procurement initiatives.

Collaborating with category managers and buyers, you will build dashboards, conduct market research, and present findings to guide negotiations and supplier selections.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement analytics, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with procurement systems (ERP, P2P solutions) and databases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying complex data insights.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data across various categories to identify trends, anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key procurement metrics (KPIs) and supplier performance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to provide data-driven insights for negotiations and supplier selection.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the procurement cycle.
• Support the development and implementation of new procurement tools and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Excel proficiency

Tableau

Power BI

Communication skills

Remote work mindset

Tools

ERP systems

P2P solutions

SQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Senior Procurement Analyst to join their remote-first procurement team. In this crucial role, you will leverage data to drive strategic sourcing decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance the overall efficiency of the procurement function. You will work closely with category managers and buyers to provide insights into market trends, supplier performance, and spend analytics. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about using data to influence business outcomes in a collaborative, remote setting, supporting global procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data across various categories to identify trends, anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key procurement metrics (KPIs) and supplier performance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to provide data-driven insights for negotiations and supplier selection.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the procurement cycle.
• Support the development and implementation of new procurement tools and technologies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement analytics, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with procurement systems (ERP, P2P solutions) and databases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying complex data insights.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A data-centric and supportive team culture.