Procurement Data Analyst-Manufacturing Cost Modeling, SAP & Power BI

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field

• Master’s Degree

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes or large-scale manufacturing environments, preferably involving metals, scrap, or similar operations
• Experience working with multiple MRP systems; SAP and/or Coupa experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, reporting, and cost modeling
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and present findings to stakeholders and leadership

Overview (Procurement Data Specialist II)

The Procurement Data Specialist II analyzes manufacturing, supplier, and operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier quality, and mitigate supply chain risks. This role develops should-cost models, technical benchmarks, KPI dashboards, and data-driven recommendations to support procurement strategy and leadership decision-making.

• Collect, integrate, and analyze data from ERP systems, ETQ, data lakes, suppliers, and plant operations
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through technical benchmarking, plant performance analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations
• Develop and validate should-cost models, analyze cost drivers, and identify opportunities for pricing, specification, and process improvements
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, develop dashboards, and identify supplier risks and mitigation opportunities
• Prepare reports, dashboards, executive summaries, and presentations using Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools
• Support procurement and operations teams in validating savings opportunities and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop Requests for Approval (RFAs) using data-driven analysis and support technical evaluations and leadership presentations
• Collaborate with procurement, plant operations, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational effectiveness
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, DMAIC, and value-stream mapping where applicable
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

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