Procurement Data Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Analyst, is responsible for support activities related to sourcing events. They will handle large amounts of data in 3 main fields: market data, spend data and specifications for material and services. The Analyst works cross-functionally, adding value by ensuring such data is accurate and useful in support of sourcing category work in Indirect Procurement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support to the procurement category manager by:

· Managing category data collection from both internal spend systems and external supplier, normalizing and summarizing such data in digestible manner to derive insights

· Identifying and actioning cost-reduction opportunities by analyzing spend data, material specifications, market benchmarking analysis and should-cost analysis to identify focus areas for Category Managers to pursue

· Developing and executing RFXs by identifying new suppliers, maintaining the supplier list, populating normalized specifications of materials and services, prepare pricing workbook and other sourcing requirements.

· Building post event analysis by pulling data from Ariba Sourcing which include pricing, RFX questionnaire scoring, assess award scenarios, etc.

· Building and maintaining spend dashboards and reports

· Managing the RFX Timeline to ensure business needs are met

· Facilitating NDAs ahead of sourcing events

· Coordinating with suppliers ahead and during sourcing events

· Assisting in resolving invoice and supplier delivery issues

OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS:

· Participates in company committees for process improvement or cross functional interaction.

· Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by KDP and the department.

· Performs other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or business-related field or related experience.

· Digital aptitude, experience with various system including Ariba, Snowflake, Beeline, SAP, IBM Cognos, Celonis and Tableau/ Power BI to extrapolate insights.

· Proficient in MS excel

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, quality and strong organizational skills.

· Ability to work with multiple departments and to determine and interpret business needs.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines.

· Strong problem-solving skills, both quantitative and qualitative.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· English language written and verbal proficiency

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Self-motivator.

· Ability to effectively collaborate with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.

· Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process Improvement on the job

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday)

· Travel up to 10%

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32