Senior Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote position

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Senior Procurement Analyst to join its fully remote team. You will drive strategic decision-making by delivering spend insights, supplier performance data, and market trends to inform cost-saving opportunities across the global supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or financial analysis, strong Excel and BI skills (Tableau/Power BI), and the ability to communicate complex data clearly in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or financial analysis.
• Proven expertise in spend analysis, data modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Create detailed reports and presentations on procurement metrics, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations.
• Support sourcing teams with data analysis for negotiations and category strategies.
• Develop financial models to assess the impact of procurement decisions and savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure data accuracy and alignment on procurement objectives.

Skills

Spend analysis

Data modeling

Reporting

Excel advanced

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Senior Procurement Analyst to join their remote team. This role is vital for driving strategic decision-making within the procurement function by providing deep insights into spend, supplier performance, and market trends. You will be responsible for developing reports, building financial models, and identifying opportunities for cost‑saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies across the global supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strong understanding of procurement processes, and the ability to communicate complex data effectively in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Create detailed reports and presentations on procurement metrics, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations.
• Support sourcing teams with data analysis for negotiations and category strategies.
• Develop financial models to assess the impact of procurement decisions and savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure data accuracy and alignment on procurement objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or financial analysis.
• Proven expertise in spend analysis , data modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous professional development.