Procurement Analyst
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Procurement Analyst supports the delivery of effective and efficient procurement operations by providing data-driven insights conducting spend and market analysis and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role enables informed decision-making enhances supplier performance and contributes to the organisations cost optimisation risk mitigation and value delivery objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyse a range of data to identify trends cost-saving opportunities and areas for process improvement
Develop financial analysis (such as TCO) that supports both category strategies and sourcing initiatives identifying opportunities
Prepare regular reports and presentations for stakeholders to support decision-making
Assists in preparing monthly procurement performance status reports and benefits tracking Market
Intelligence & Vendor Support
Conduct supply market research and analysis delivering key insights and information to support category strategies and sourcing initiatives
Assist in the evaluation and selection of vendors based on performance cost quality and reliability
Compliance and Risk Management.
Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements laws and internal policies and procedures
Support categories with identifying procurement-related risks
Support procurement with driving ethical behaviours and standards
Process Improvement
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Procurement operations
Participate in cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and achieve cost savings
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships across functions to facilitate collaboration drive compliance and improve the effectiveness of procurement initiatives
Skills
Technical skills:
- Analytical: Ability to analyse data draw insights and make data-driven recommendations.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels. Good command of the agreed business language
- Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down the organisation. Encourages open expression of ideas and opinions
- Problem Solving: Analyses issues and breaks them down into their component parts. Make systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information
- Business acumen: understand the organisations purpose strategy and the external landscape and how the processes and systems help to generate value across the organisation value chain
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Power BI)
- Familiarity with Procurement software (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP SAGE)
Behavioural skills:
- Attention to detail
- Team player though collaborative attitude to work effectively within cross-functional teams
- Maintains a service orientated attitude however also has the strong ability to work independently
- Problem-solving to address procurement challenges and resolve issues promptly
- Proactive problem-solver
- Driven
- Continuous improvement and ethical sourcing
Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of Procurement and business transformation projects
- Proven ability to work with present to and influence senior management
- Ability to lead inspire and influence beyond reporting lines
- Exceptional communication storytelling and influential leadership capabilities
- Team player and collaboration advocate
- Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills including the ability to use data to drive improvements
- Advanced knowledge of Procurement software and systems (e.g. P2P e-auctions contract management)
- In-depth knowledge of supply markets trends and best practices in Procurement
- Strong knowledge of ESG sustainability and ethical sourcing practices
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Finance or a related field
- At least 2-4 years experience in procurement supply chain management or data analysis
- Experience with procurement software and ERP systems is preferred
- Background in business administration will be advantageous
- Experience with digital Procurement tools e-sourcing ERP systems and analytics platforms
- Understanding of procurement processes contract management vendor management and cost analysis
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in procurement
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Lean
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Asset Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Management
- Contracts
About Company
Unitrans offers innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Africa. With over 100 years of experience in agriculture, mining, petrochemical, food & consumer, transport and industrial.
