Supply Chain Data & Analytics Specialist III
About The Position
The Supply Chain Data & Analytics Specialist drives operational excellence through data-driven insights and strategic reporting infrastructure. The role analyzes procurement data to identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting purchase order cycle time, while also designing and implementing reporting architecture to support long-term supply chain performance optimization. It turns raw data into actionable intelligence to improve supply chain performance. The position analyzes current procurement processes and data, develops operational dashboards, partners with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business units on process improvements, and measures results against key performance indicators. It also designs Ariba reporting frameworks, establishes data governance practices and performance baselines, configures reporting integrations, and creates documentation and training for self-service reporting. The role develops strategic insights from Ariba transactional data and metadata, including spend analytics, supplier performance, and compliance trends. It identifies opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and risk mitigation; develops predictive analytics capabilities; and leads stakeholder business reviews. It partners with IT, Procurement leadership, business units, and the Ariba implementation team to translate business requirements into reporting and analytics solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically 5 years of experience in procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, or business intelligence.
- Strong proficiency in data modeling, data analysis, deriving insights, and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
- Demonstrated ability to extract insights from complex datasets and communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of data governance principles and best practices.
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect data insights to operational outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP Ariba reporting and analytics modules.
- Advanced degree (Master's) in Analytics, Data Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as R or Python, or in advanced analytics techniques.
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, or project-based industries.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and procurement system integrations.
- Certification in data analytics, business intelligence, or supply chain management (CSCP or CPSM).
- Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and procurement KPIs such as cycle time, maverick spend, and supplier performance.
- Experience with Claude code.
Responsibilities
- Analyze procurement data to identify root causes of purchase order cycle time delays.
- Map current-state process flows and quantify the time and cost impact of bottlenecks across the S2O lifecycle.
- Develop dashboards and reports that help operational teams prioritize improvement actions.
- Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business units to implement process improvements based on data insights.
- Track the impact of interventions using key performance indicators.
- Design and build an Ariba reporting framework, including standard reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
- Define data governance policies, including data quality standards, metadata definitions, and access controls.
- Configure Ariba reporting modules and integrate them with business intelligence tools.
- Establish baseline metrics and targets for measuring post-go-live performance.
- Create user documentation and training materials for self-service reporting.
- Develop strategic insights from Ariba transactional data and metadata, including spend analytics, supplier performance, and compliance trends.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and risk mitigation through trend analysis.
- Develop predictive analytics capabilities to forecast procurement performance and supply chain risks.
- Lead regular business reviews to communicate insights and support data-informed decisions.
- Promote continuous improvement through transparency, accountability, and data literacy.
- Partner with IT, Procurement leadership, and business units to understand reporting requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical specifications for reporting and analytics solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement metrics, benchmarking, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with the Ariba implementation team to incorporate reporting requirements into system design.
Benefits
- 401K plan with an employer match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
