Specialist, Raw Material, Procurement Planning and Analytics, Vanderbijlpark (S4-A)
Position summary
About our company
Introduction
Job description
· Perform integrated planning to ensure alignment with Production requirements.
· Value plan (Cost Reduction & Avoidance) tracking and monitoring.
· Coordinate the analysis of relevant strategic sourcing data.
· Build and own the Procurement data.
· Create trustworthy data structures, reports, and trends that drive smarter procurement decisions.
· Spot trends, run variance analyses, and translate data into clear, actionable procurement decisions.
· Lead initiatives on data quality, cleansing and internal controls.
· Establish Strategic Sourcing department’s budget reporting which incorporates consumption and price forecast data.
· Partner with internal stakeholders and business units to connect data streams and improve reporting processes.
Minimum requirements
· Applicable B-Degree (NQF 7/10), preferably BCom Accounting/BCom Data Science.
· Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in data analytics (Procurement & Metallurgical Accounting, or related fields).
· Knowledge of iron & steel making process and understanding of logistics environments.
· Strong background in data management, structures, and optimization.
· Proficient with Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentation, Power BI, and Think Cell.
Personal Attributes
· Good financial and modeling skills
· Analytical skills & strategic thinking
· Able to function as part of a team in a business-driven environment
· A natural communicator who can explain data to non-data colleagues
