Procurement Analyst

Hydro Extrusions•Pittsburgh, IN

3d•Remote

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations. Job Summary: This role is critical in ensuring that procurement decisions are based on accurate data and insightful analysis. In this position, you will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes through data-driven insights. You will collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data to support strategic sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and supplier performance management. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, complex formulas and VBA Macros, and ability to structure large datasets for tenders).
Strong analytical, quantitative and organizational skills to manage wide tenders across multiple sites and suppliers with the ability to process a large amount of items, automate worksheets and draw inferences about spend and suppliers.
Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Excellent communication skills to present insights clearly to stakeholders across multiple locations (proficiency in both Excel and PowerPoint).
Comfortable working with imperfect data and making sound decisions under uncertainty while maintaining accuracy and delivering results.
Capability to collaborate effectively with teams across Europe and North America, adapting to different regional procurement practices and business requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and analyze procurement data from diverse sources across multiple plants (multiple ERP systems, supplier reports, sites databases).
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor supplier performance and compliance, pricing trends, and spend analysis.
Manage wide tenders involving multiple sites and a large number of suppliers, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
Support Category Management activities in North America as defined by the MRO & Forklifts Category Manager, including alignment with category strategy, market and supplier analysis, and supplier performance improvement.
Provide analyst support to both Europe and North America, adapting to regional market conditions, sourcing policies, and operational needs.
Prepare required documentation for supplier meetings, negotiations or performance reviews (negotiation packages or feedback re. KPI’s, service level clauses, price lists, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in different locations to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.