Supply Chain Analyst

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks an experienced financial analyst to extract and analyze procurement data, improve purchasing performance, and support financial evaluations. Ideal candidates will have a degree, experience in procurement, and familiarity with Business Intelligence tools. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools and ERP systems.
• Experience working with large datasets and creating dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Extract, compile, and analyse procurement data.
• Conduct financial and trend analyses.
• Develop dashboards and reports.
• Track procurement-related transactions.
• Assist in budget preparation and reconciliation processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Dashboard creation

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree (BCom/BSc) in Supply Chain/Logistics preferred

Tools

Business Intelligence tools

ERP systems

Job description

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, compile, and analyse procurement and supplier spend data to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct financial and trend analyses to improve management of purchasing, expenditure, and supplier performance.
• Develop clear, actionable dashboards and reports highlighting inefficiencies, savings, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the preparation of business cases, cost-benefit and ROI analyses, and other financial evaluations.
• Track, capture, and reconcile procurement-related transactions, including requisitions, claims, invoices, and credit card payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring of actual vs budget spend, and reconciliation processes.
• Provide administrative support including filing, record-keeping, and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree (BCom/BSc); BCom in Supply Chain/Logistics preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools and ERP systems.
• Experience working with large datasets and creating dashboards.
• Knowledge of budgeting and spend monitoring processes.