Supply Chain Analyst (Ad.09.4)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support procurement operations through data analysis, financial evaluations, and the creation of actionable reports. Ideal candidates will have a BCom or BSc degree and 1–3 years of experience in procurement or financial analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to effective budgeting and strategic decision-making within a dynamic environment.

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 and supplier spend data.
• Conduct financial and trend analyses to improve management.
• Develop actionable dashboards and reports.
• Support preparation of business cases and financial evaluations.
• Track and reconcile procurement-related transactions.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Provide administrative support including record-keeping.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Business Intelligence tools

ERP systems

Dashboard creation

Education

Undergraduate Degree (BCom / BSc)

Job description

Brief Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.