Procurement Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Procurement Data Analyst will be a key member of the newly formed Corporate Procurement team at Helix Traffic Solutions, supporting the company’s transformation towards a centralized and data-driven purchasing function. This role is critical in analyzing procurement data, optimizing purchasing strategies, and driving operational improvements across a network of diverse business units. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a solid understanding of procurement and supply chain processes, and a collaborative mindset to help identify and realize cost savings, process efficiencies, and supplier performance enhancements.

Core responsibilities will include supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, developing data models and dashboards, conducting market and supplier research, and establishing key procurement performance metrics.

The Procurement Data Analyst will help ensure goods and services are sourced in a manner that balances cost, quality, and performance—ultimately enabling sustained organizational growth and value creation.

The role will report to the Director of Procurement, who oversees the strategic, operational, and tactical execution of the company's centralized purchasing capabilities. This Director role oversees the procurement and purchasing activities, ensuring that goods and services are sourced cost-effectively and efficiently – balancing cost, quality, and performance to enable our organization's value growth.

The procurement organization works cross-functionally with finance, sales operations, risk / safety, legal, and M&A Integration to stay aligned and help the organization stay ahead of needs. If you are a meticulous and strategic-minded procurement professional looking to make an impact in a high-growth organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze purchasing data from multiple divisions to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation strategies, and procurement efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain purchasing dashboards (KPI’s) and reports to provide visibility into spending trends, supplier performance, and key procurement metrics.
• Support the implementation of corporate-wide purchasing initiatives, including standardization of suppliers, contracts, and procurement policies.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives by gathering data, conducting market research, and benchmarking industry trends.
• Collaborate with divisional procurement teams to ensure alignment with corporate purchasing objectives and compliance with company policies.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to validate cost savings and ensure procurement decisions aligning with budgetary goals.
• Utilize ERP to streamline data analysis, reporting, and purchasing workflows.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and pricing structures to ensure optimal procurement decisions.

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