Senior Procurement Analyst in Newark, California at Specialized Packaging Group

Senior Procurement Analyst

To provide critical analytical support to category managers and the VP of Procurement in order to optimize procurement processes, drive data-driven decisions, and ensure spend efficiency across a multitude of business units in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The Role will report to the VP of Procurement and involve interface with category managers, c-suite stakeholders, operational plant stakeholders, and suppliers.

Duties & Responsibilities

General:

• Provide leading commercial and market analysis to support procurement work
• Act as Lead Analyst on high profile procurement initiatives, and as a key interface with key business and supplier stakeholders

• Champion the use of technology and digital tools within SPG

Market and Data Analysis:

• Work closely with the VP of Procurement to ensure SPG’s data infrastructure is robust and fit for purpose

Supporting Category Managers:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, business analysis, or supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems (ERP, data tools, e-sourcing tools) and advanced Excel skills (Power BI, Tableau a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in large-scale procurement transformation projects is a plus

Travel Requirements

• Max 10% Travel as required for stakeholder meetings, plant visits, and in person team meetings

General Work Environment

• REMOTE / HYBRID based on preference and management approval

Knowledge, Experience, Skills

• Demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills, in particular Excel & PowerPoint
• Commercially aware and highly analytical
• Ability to present data/ information positively, clearly and accurately
• Excellent presentation skills, displaying clarity and confidence
• The ability to maintain a structured workload amidst changing deadlines and multiple priorities
• Excellent research skills, and the ability to draw simple statements from large amounts of information & data
• Demonstrate proactive attitude, with both the ability and confidence to work independently, whilst having the initiative to know when to escalate as appropriate
• Be tenacious and focused using data to inform arguments

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• High capacity, energy and tenacity
• A strong academic background and have an agile approach to challenges
• Demonstrate proactivity, agility and flexibility to new challenges
• Strong verbal and written standards with a natural eye for detail
• Be self-motivated but able to work as part of a team and inspire teams
• Be an accomplished and confident presenter
• Be keen to learn and contribute their ideas
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
• Have a smart appearance and professional manner