Procurement Analyst (75109) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, a leading organisation operating within the chemical, petrochemical and plastics manufacturing sectors is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Procurement Analyst to join their team, based in Sandton
• This is a data-driven role requiring someone with exceptional analytical ability, strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
• The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting procurement strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving supplier performance and driving informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse large volumes of procurement and financial data to identify trends, patterns, discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop meaningful insights and recommendations to support strategic sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Conduct spend analysis, financial modelling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Prepare and present detailed analytical reports, dashboards and procurement performance metrics to management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor procurement expenditure, savings initiatives and benefits realisation.
• Conduct market intelligence and supply market analysis to support sourcing strategies.
• Analyse supplier performance, pricing, quality and service delivery.
• Identify procurement-related risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support procurement compliance, governance and ethical sourcing practices.
• Work closely with procurement, finance and divisional stakeholders to drive efficiencies and optimise procurement performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
• 2-4 years' experience in procurement, supply chain management, data analytics or a related analytical role.
• Strong experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to ERP systems and digital procurement platforms.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or Coupa, and ERP platforms such as SAP or Sage, would be advantageous.
• Understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, contract management and cost analysis.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Exceptionally strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a natural aptitude for working with complex data.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.