Manager – Procurement Analytics
| Company | Vantage Data Centers |
|---|---|
| Location | London, UK, Cardiff, UK, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy, Frankfurt, Germany, Berlin, Germany, Dublin, Ireland, United States |
| Salary | $120000 – $130000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or analytics, with a proven track record of driving insights through data and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience in procurement-specific software and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement, OneTrust).
- Strong expertise in spend analysis, supplier performance evaluation, and cost modeling.
- Extensive experience in crafting, managing, and reporting on procurement KPIs.
- Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to senior executives and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong critical thinking skills, with a focus on data-driven solutions to address procurement challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement analytics strategies that align with overall procurement goals, focusing on cost reduction, process efficiency, and supplier performance optimization.
- Lead all aspects of the collection, cleaning, and analysis of procurement data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of key metrics.
- Design and deliver comprehensive KPI reports and dashboards, monitoring key procurement metrics and providing actionable insights.
- Create and maintain dynamic, visually engaging reports and dashboards to provide real-time access to procurement performance for leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify and drive continuous improvements in procurement processes using data analysis and automation tools.
- Partner with procurement, finance, operations, and IT teams to align data analytics initiatives with business objectives.
- Conduct detailed market and supplier analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with new technologies, tools, and standard methodologies in procurement analytics and data science.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, Six Sigma) is a plus.