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 35ºF to 100ºF; 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.