Business Analyst - Capabilities

We are looking for a Business Analyst to support a critical Procurement Data Analytics Initiative. In this role, you will integrate data analytics into procurement processes to drive data-informed decision-making, optimize efficiency, and identify cost-saving opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement dashboards, reports, and tools that enhance procurement strategies and capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can lead meetings with minimal supervision and tackle problems end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Integration & Analytics: Consolidate procurement data from multiple systems (ERP, procurement platforms) to create comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau. Provide actionable insights on spend patterns, supplier performance, and procurement processes to inform strategic decisions.
• Procurement Capability Enhancement: Utilize advanced data analytics to optimize procurement decision-making, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and support the execution of data-driven strategies across the procurement function.
• Reporting & Insights Delivery: Design and produce real-time, insightful dashboards and reports tailored for senior leadership. Ensure these deliverables provide clear visibility into procurement performance, supplier metrics, and areas for operational improvement and cost savings.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Analyze procurement workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement automated, data-driven solutions that streamline reporting and enhance operational productivity.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Partner with procurement leadership to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs). Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in business/data analysis or procurement analytics with experience in business intelligence tools and procurement processes.
• Skills:
  • Business Intelligence Tools: Proficient in Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools to build dashboards and visual reports.
  • Data Analytics & Reporting: Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation is essential. Familiarity with the KNIME Analytics Platform and/or Python is a valuable addition. Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, and data modeling, are required.
  • Procurement Software: Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) and the ability to integrate and analyze data across platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying data trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Process Improvement: Ability to identify data inefficiencies and propose automation and optimization strategies.