Procurement Data Analyst

Safelite•Columbus, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Data Analyst transforms procurement data into actionable insights that drive strategic sourcing, operational efficiency, and supplier performance. The role involves building dashboards, tracking supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing through data-driven insights. The Procurement Analyst at Safelite will have a crucial role in ensuring effective implementation of reporting, auditing, and measurement for sourcing and procurement initiatives within Indirect and Direct Procurement to delivering essential analysis to help achieve organizational goals. Additionally, the role involves supporting Safelite's corporate responsibility efforts in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) through comprehensive reporting, analysis, and project management. The analyst partners closely with suppliers, category managers, and internal stakeholders to support strategic sourcing initiatives and drive high levels of procurement adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance or a related field
Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement, finance, business analytics, ESG sustainability, and / or technology
Data modeling and data mining experience turning raw information into strategic intelligence
Ability to analyze and interpret large sets of data
Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools - must have Power BI and / or Tableau experience
Proficiency in ERP and e-procurement systems (like Fusion, Coupa or NetSuite)
Business acumen across Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work internally with cross-functional partners
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience working with supplier spending, spend categorizations, and spend auditing date to identify spend improvement opportunities
General understanding of sustainability practices, supplier diversity, ESG principles, CDP and relevant regulations
Indirect Procurement functional knowledge
Familiarity with Oracle Fusion, Simfoni, SAP Concur, Engie, and/or ServiceChannel platforms
Basic coding experience - ideally using Snowflake or Python

Responsibilities

Function as the main point of contact for all reporting and analysis activities within the Safelite Procurement organization.
Develop and maintain detailed reports to monitor progress and performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs or enhance efficiencies.
Utilize the spend data platform to identify trends and maintain categorization to improve analytics
Develop dashboards and visual reports using Power BI / Tableau / Excel to track procurement KPIs
Support sourcing and category teams with spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier benchmarking
Prepare regular MIS and executive summaries for leadership review
Oversee the reporting and analysis of ESG metrics, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and contributing to the organization's sustainability objectives.
As required, lead ESG-related projects and initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. The scope includes glass recycling, waste diversion, supplier diversity, scope emissions, and other key metrics
Automate procurement dashboards and perform routine quality checks to ensure data accuracy across ERP and S2P (Source-to-Pay) systems
Analyze market pricing trends, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and support Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance and compliance
Perform and oversee monthly spend and supplier reporting audits, in addition to supporting and providing ad-hoc data requests for cross-functional teams.
Participating in cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
Collaborating with finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints