Business Analyst

Overview

Job Title: Business Analyst – Procurement Data Analytics

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 5+ Years

Salary Package: ₹8 - ₹12 LPA

Notice Period: 1 Week

Industry: Procurement, Supply Chain, Data Analytics

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst – Procurement Data Analytics to support a critical procurement data analytics initiative. The selected candidate will play a key role in integrating data analytics into procurement processes, optimizing efficiency, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement dashboards, reports, and tools that enhance procurement strategies and capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can lead meetings with minimal supervision and handle end-to-end problem-solving in procurement analytics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Integration & Analytics

• Extract, consolidate, and analyze procurement data from ERP, procurement platforms, and databases.
• Develop comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
• Provide actionable insights on spend patterns, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency to support strategic decisions.

2. Procurement Capability Enhancement

• Utilize advanced data analytics to optimize procurement decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support the execution of data-driven procurement strategies.

3. Reporting & Insights Delivery

• Design and maintain real-time dashboards to provide visibility into procurement performance, supplier metrics, and cost trends.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in reports for senior leadership.

4. Process Optimization & Automation

• Analyze procurement workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation strategies.
• Implement data-driven solutions that enhance operational productivity and streamline reporting.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with procurement leadership to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in business/data analysis or procurement analytics.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools and procurement processes.

Technical Skills:

✅ Business Intelligence Tools: Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools for building dashboards and reports.

✅ SQL & Data Analytics: Strong SQL skills for data querying and manipulation.

✅ Data Processing & Automation:

Familiarity with KNIME Analytics Platform and/or Python is a plus.

Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling).

✅ Procurement Software: Knowledge of SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, and experience integrating and analyzing data across procurement platforms.

✅ Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose automation strategies for procurement operations.

Preferred Skills:

➕ Experience with Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics for procurement forecasting.

➕ Understanding of Data Quality Management & Governance.

➕ Familiarity with JIRA and Agile project methodologies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person