Lisbon - Edifício Ageas Tejo, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, n.º 2, 4.º, 1990-278 Lisboa
About the job
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will provide critical analytical support to senior members of the Procurement team, ensuring data-driven decision-making and optimization of procurement processes.
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About Merkle
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
Key Responsibilities:
Analytical Support: Provide comprehensive analytical support to senior procurement team members
Data Maintenance: Maintain and analyze procurement data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize spend.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Perform cost-benefit analyses to evaluate procurement options and ensure alignment with financial objectives.
Performance KPIs: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure they meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
Supplier Risk Assignment and Due Diligence: Assess supplier risk and conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with company standards and mitigate potential risks.
Supplier Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier data to support procurement activities and decision-making.
Supplier Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring they meet all necessary requirements and standards.
Supplier Segmentation: Segment suppliers based on various criteria to optimize procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively.
You will be reporting to the Procurement Operations Lead.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement analytics or a related role.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, PowerBI, …
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations effectively.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
Additional information
Benefits and perks:
- Modern Technology & Latest IT tools
- Software-house environment
- Agile and Flexible working hours
- Digital nomad policy
- Focus on career development
- Health insurance (also included for the household)
- Mental health support
- Volunteer experiences and sustainable mindset
- 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year
- Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
- Free breakfast every second Monday of the month
- Employee discounts
- Team & Company events 🎉
Inclusion & Diversity
We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
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