Senior Procurement Analyst

Senior Procurement Analyst

To provide critical analytical support to category managers and the VP of Procurement in order to optimize procurement processes, drive data-driven decisions, and ensure spend efficiency across a multitude of business units in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The Role will report to the VP of Procurement and involve interface with category managers, c-suite stakeholders, operational plant stakeholders, and suppliers.

Duties & Responsibilities

General: 

• Provide leading commercial and market analysis to support procurement work 
• Act as Lead Analyst on high profile procurement initiatives, and as a key interface with key business and supplier stakeholders

• Ensure analytical governance and reporting standards are upheld

• Champion the use of technology and digital tools within SPG 

Market and Data Analysis: 

• Collaborate with operational stakeholders across plants to gather required spend data for group spend visibility and to support group procurement initiatives 
• Ensure all procurement data is captured and referenced in a standardized form
• Develop and maintain procurement reporting and dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making
• Provide market and competitor information to keep the central procurement team up to speed with latest market developments relevant to the business 

• Work closely with the VP of Procurement to ensure SPG’s data infrastructure is robust and fit for purpose

Supporting Category Managers: 

• Support Category Managers in the analysis of category specific data in order to formulate baseline spend positions, prepare tender documentation, tender analysis and benefit calculations
• Conduct supplier performance analysis required by category managers, including spend analysis and cost-saving opportunities
• Advise category managers on procurement data trends, risks, and opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, business analysis, or supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems (ERP, data tools, e-sourcing tools) and advanced Excel skills (Power BI, Tableau a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in large-scale procurement transformation projects is a plus

Travel Requirements

• Max 10% Travel as required for stakeholder meetings, plant visits, and in person team meetings

General Work Environment

• REMOTE / HYBRID based on preference and management approval

Knowledge, Experience, Skills

• Demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel & PowerPoint 
• Commercially aware and highly analytical 
• Ability to present data/ information positively, clearly and accurately
• Excellent presentation skills, displaying clarity and confidence
• The ability to maintain a structured workload amidst changing deadlines and multiple priorities 
• Excellent research skills, and the ability to draw simple statements from large amounts of information & data 
• Demonstrate proactive attitude, with both the ability and confidence to work independently, whilst having the initiative to know when to escalate as appropriate 
• Be tenacious and focused using data to inform arguments

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• High capacity, energy and tenacity
• A strong academic background and have an agile approach to challenges
• Demonstrate proactivity, agility and flexibility to new challenges
• Strong verbal and written standards with a natural eye for detail
• Be self-motivated but able to work as part of a team and inspire teams
• Be an accomplished and confident presenter 
• Be keen to learn and contribute their ideas
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
• Have a smart appearance and professional manner