Senior Manager, Global Data Analytics and Insights, Global Procurement

KPMG•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. As the Senior Manager for Data, Analytics & Insights, you will own and architect Global Procurement's data-driven future. You will design and execute a forward-thinking strategy that embeds insight-led performance across all procurement domains, including spend, suppliers, ESG and risk. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide the development of advanced analytical models and dynamic dashboards to deliver actionable insights to key stakeholders. A critical responsibility will be serving as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, translating complex challenges into clear, decision-ready solutions that drive measurable outcomes. You will also lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous learning to attract and retain best-in-class talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited institution
8 + years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and insights roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility; experience in a global or complex matrixed environment is strongly preferred.
Proven success designing and executing an end‑to‑end data and analytics strategy, including the development of a clear multi‑year roadmap aligned to business and functional priorities.
Deep working knowledge of procurement processes and value levers, including spend analytics, sourcing, contracts, supplier performance, savings/value realization, and risk; experience working directly with or within a procurement organization is required.
Strong proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), advanced SQL, data modeling, and analytics frameworks.
A proven track record of partnering with senior leaders to translate complex analytical findings into clear, decision-ready insights that drive measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the end‑to‑end Procurement Data & Analytics Strategy, aligned to Global Procurement and KPMGI priorities, with a clear multi‑year roadmap covering, but not limited to spend, sourcing, contracts, suppliers, risk, and value realization
Design and govern a scalable procurement analytics ecosystem, integrating ERP, S2P, contract lifecycle, supplier, risk, and external market data into a single, trusted insight layer.
Design and deliver a best‑in‑class procurement insight suite, including executive dashboards, self‑service analytics, and role‑based reporting
Act as a strategic thought partner to Global Procurement leadership, Global Finance and other cross functional teams shaping decisions through insight‑led narratives rather than static reports.
Translate complex analytics into compelling, actionable stories, tailored to senior executives, category leaders, and operational teams.
Identify, evaluate, and champion emerging analytics technologies, including AI‑enabled insights, automation, and advanced visualization, ensuring pragmatic adoption that delivers measurable value
Lead, coach, and inspire a high‑performing analytics team, setting a clear vision, raising the bar on technical and strategic capability, and fostering continuous learning.