Manager, Procurement (Analytics)

You will play an important role in transforming CAG’s end-to-end procure-to-pay process through advanced analytics and automation. Your primary focus will be on developing and implementing robust data-driven solutions to automate compliance monitoring, minimise manual intervention, and ensure adherence to Procurement policies and controls. This includes leveraging analytics to proactively identify compliance risks and drive continuous improvement in governance.

Key Responsibilities: Develop Analytics for Compliance:

• Design, build, and deploy analytics models and dashboards that automate compliance checks, flag anomalies, and provide real-time insights into procurement and payment activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define compliance metrics and reporting standards, ensuring alignment with internal policies and requirements.
• Continuously enhance compliance monitoring tools to adapt to evolving business needs and policies’ changes.

Spend Analysis & Cost Savings:

• Lead the analysis of procurement spend data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Present spend analysis findings to relevant stakeholders, highlighting areas for efficiency gains and cost optimization.

System Enhancement & Process Improvement:

• Work closely with the Procure-to-Pay system provider to troubleshoot system bugs, address design flaws, and ensure seamless deployment of enhancements and change requests.
• Drive the replacement and upgrade of existing tools/solutions to achieve better controls, streamlined processes, and improved user experience.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with Procurement and Expenditure teams to understand pain points and requirements, translating them into analytics solutions.
• Provide training and support to users on new analytics tools and compliance processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or equivalent professional qualifications
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in procurement-related role with some accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate tech-savviness, with deep understanding of system controls and hands-on experience developing analytics solutions for compliance monitoring and spend analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven ability to engage and manage senior stakeholders effectively.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive mindset focused on delivering results and implementing effective solutions.
• Proficient in systems such as SAP, electronic procurement systems, and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.