Procurement Analyst

Job Purpose

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for analyzing the performance of suppliers providing the components and materials of the company's products. The role extracts and analyzes procurement data from the Oracle system, evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance, and provides data-driven recommendations that support supplier selection, cost reduction, and better purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

Extract procurement, purchase order, and supplier data from the Oracle system (Oracle EBS / Fusion – Procurement & SCM).

Clean, validate, and prepare procurement data for analysis.

Analyze the purchasing history and performance of current and past suppliers for each component and material.

Compare supplier prices, track price trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Evaluate the quality of supplied materials, including rejection rates, returns, and compliance with specifications.

Measure supplier performance in on-time delivery, quantity accuracy, and adherence to contract terms.

Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and procurement KPIs.

Prepare reports and dashboards with clear findings and recommendations for management.

Support the procurement team in supplier negotiations and selection using data-driven insights.

Identify supply risks, such as single-source dependency, and recommend alternative suppliers.

Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and spend analysis practices.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement Analysis, Supplier Evaluation, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Hands-on experience with Oracle (Procurement / SCM modules) and extracting data and reports from it.

Strong experience in supplier performance evaluation based on price, quality, and delivery.

Knowledge of Spend Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is preferred.

Experience in a manufacturing environment or with multi-component products is preferred.

Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP are a plus.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.