Analyst, Procurement-Data

United States Career•Bridgewater, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Why Messer? Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, information technology and analytics, or a related field, and four years of experience working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field. Alternatively, a master’s degree in business, finance, information technology and analytics, or a related field and two years of experience in working with data in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI), and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and SQL.
Experience and knowledge of database principles and system architecture

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for key Procurement KPIs, including spend under management, First-Time Invoice Match Rate, cost reduction, and cost avoidance.
Deliver robust data analytics to support data-driven decision-making in Procurement.
Conduct data mining, analysis, and market research using tools such as SAP Cloud Analytics, Coupa Analytics, and Microsoft applications.
Analyze large datasets to identify actionable insights and trends, and provide feedback to department leaders.
Ensure data quality by developing strong standards and controls to maintain data integrity and accessibility.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying reporting needs and helping design and implement operational enhancements.
Assist in the development and maintenance of Procurement process standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the Master Data Governance program by updating the data dictionary and related procedures.
Support Category Managers and Buyers with analytics for sourcing events, supplier management, market research, quote analysis, and negotiation strategy.
Analyze supplier contracts and sourcing data to support reporting and category strategy metrics.
Collaborate with Procurement Systems Administration and Information Services to facilitate IT system changes and ensure alignment with procurement needs.
Champion and support the Procure-to-Pay process and its continuous improvement across the organization.
Maintain key stakeholder relationships (internal and external) to support Procurement performance and improvement initiatives.