Strategic Data Sourcing Analyst at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The main purpose of the Procurement Data Analyst is to analyze spend data and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Strategic

• Analyzing spend data across the Group and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Leading on our Sustainability workstream, as we work towards our goal of a carbon neutral supply chain.
• Creating and maintaining procurement reports and dashboards for monthly and adh-hoc reporting
• Supporting the procurement team in supplier relationship management
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
• Working closely with sourcing specialists to prepare and consolidate monthly reports for exco and recommend areas of improvement for the procurement division.

Performance

• Managing the performance targets of the Procurement team, through the regular measurement of performance against set objectives.
• Utilizing the data to monitor these targets to understand current performance and trends.
• Driving forward continuous enhancements and improvements to demand increased performance.

Reporting

• Responsible for reporting on supplier spend that will assist in developing overall category strategy and supplier negotiations as and when required.
• Responsible for the issuing of dashboards and reports on a monthly basis for departmental performance and exco overall reporting.
• General reporting on departmental activity and effectiveness and efficiency

Education and Experience

• Qualification in Supply Chain preferred, preferably CIPS accredited.
• 5 years procurement experience, with at least 2 years a commodity specialist
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies which resulted in a world-class supply base that continually exceeded cost, quality, delivery and service objectives.