Intelligence & Optimisation Manager - Upstream
Core
Lead procurement analytics and data science to enable category decision-making, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and improve procurement effectiveness through actionable insights.
Role type
Senior IC procurement analytics lead (category strategy)
Builds
Data-driven insights, spend analysis models, cost models, and market intelligence reports for global procurement initiatives
Domain
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Procurement analytics, Advanced data manipulation (Power BI, macros, pivot tables), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, Should-Cost modeling, Category strategy expertise, Market intelligence, Business requirements analysis, Supplier performance management
Preferred skills
Ariba Source to Pay, Salesforce, Compass, Logistics categories (Aviation, supply vessel, warehousing, freight forwarding), CIPS membership
Technologies
Power BI, Ariba, Salesforce, Compass
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed analysis of demand, spend, and market patterns to identify trends and opportunities; Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for continuous improvement including improving supplier performance; Collaborate with category managers to translate insights into critical initiatives; Provide regular reports and updates on market conditions; Establish self as the Category subject matter expert on procurement analytics and data science; Mentor and coach category managers/specialists/analysts/leads in the use of analytical tools
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities