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Procurement Data Analyst (Finance)



Job Overview

The Procurement Data Analyst is responsible for managing and analyzing procurement data to provide actionable insights, optimize procurement strategies, and support decision-making. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, producing reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and identifying trends to enhance procurement performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collect and consolidate data from various sources, including suppliers, internal procurement systems (e.g., SAP, BW), and financial records.
  • Ensuring that procurement data is organized and easily accessible for analysis, often working with systems like SAP and BW.
  • Work closely with Demand Planning and Procurement teams to identify & escalate and forecast/consumption reviews.
  • Regularly produce reports related to procurement performance, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost savings.
  • Generate and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like cost savings, supplier delivery performance, and contract compliance.
  • Develop interactive dashboards that display procurement performance metrics for stakeholders.
  • Identify trends in spending, supplier performance, and market conditions to provide actionable insights.
  • Analyze procurement spending to identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, or better contract terms.
  • Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics like delivery time, quality, pricing, and compliance.
  • Use data to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in the procurement process and suggest improvements.
  • Analyze procurement patterns to identify areas where cost reductions or process optimizations can be achieved.
  • Collaborate with procurement managers and other stakeholders to provide data-driven insights that support decision-making.
  • Coordinate with cross functional departments and managers to ensure alignment of procurement strategies.
  • Help predict future procurement needs by analyzing historical trends and forecasts.
  • Use data to model different procurement strategies or scenarios, helping the organization assess potential risks and outcomes.
  • Verify the accuracy and consistency of procurement data to avoid errors in reporting or decision-making.
  • Support, execute and lead the Procurement team in business systems upgrades.
  • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics or in another relevant degreed seeking program.
  • 3 years or more of experience in procurement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and reporting.
  • Proficiency in procurement and data analysis tools such as SAP, BW, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to identify trends, provide insights, and recommend improvements in procurement strategies.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
  • General experience with MS Project or other project tools.
  • General experience managing MS SharePoint sites.
  • Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Strong teamwork approach to problem solving with the ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Process and systems implementation experience
  • Manufacturing company experience
  • Food industry experience

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is performed in an office setting.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Apply

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