Analyst II, Global Procurement Solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative research into consumers, competitors, and the marketplace
• Data mine the world wide web leveraging search engines and web analytics to gain insights from articles, publications etc.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, supplier markets, commodity pricing, and geopolitical factors to understand supply and demand dynamics and cost drivers
• Analyze data from numerous sources to identify market trends and relevant demographics
• Evaluate market data using software and statistical techniques
• Provide analytical support to help develop sourcing strategies, support supplier identification and selection processes
• Assist category managers and contribute to the development of category and sourcing strategies
• Deliver supplier intel for strategic sourcing as required on an ongoing basis based on financial performance metrics (KPIs)

• Apply the end-to-end procurement knowledge to conduct internal and external benchmarking, identify areas of cost improvement and areas of automation
• Collect and analyze data from various procurement tools like SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Sievo, SAP MM to ensure accuracy and consistency in data

• Conduct spend analysis, total cost breakdown and should cost analysis to compare supplier prices and identify savings opportunities
• Collect, analyze data from various databases including sec filings, Refinitiv, Capital IQ, EMIS, Factiva to ensure accuracy and consistency in data
• Review and interpret large data sets and organize them into spreadsheets, charts, and graphs
• Create insightful reports, presentations, and action items based on collected data

Skills

• Strategic thinking and accountability, assessing future business needs and owning analytical support.
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills. Professional fluency in English
• Stakeholder management across multiple functions and zones
• Strong analytical and planning skills for process implementation
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Displays high levels of energy and commitment; is relentless in the pursuit of goals in an environment of complexity, diversity, and ambiguity; eagerness to learn

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or any related functions or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min 6+ years of working experience in market intelligence, procurement analytics, financial analysis, or competitive benchmarking.
• Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, manufacturing, or consumer goods industry preferred.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes including the development of category/sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, contract management, risk management, and business partner engagement, is highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of market research strategies and curiosity for digging into data and gaining market insights.
• Experience working with large datasets and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, dataset modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Team Player with a positive attitude and ability to work across different business stakeholders and teams to accomplish complex tasks
• Self-Starter, driven with high business process acumen.

Location(s)

Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.