Data Analyst - Procurement Price Analysis

Position: Data Analyst Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Summary: A professional who collects, cleans, and analyzes data to uncover insights that can be used to make informed business decisions for our clients company. They play a crucial role in driving data-driven decision-making within organization. Minimum Qualifying Criteria: Bachelors Degree in a related field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science Economics, or a similar quantitative discipline. A Masters Degree would be a plus 3-5 years of experience in data analysis or a related field, ideally in the area of Procurement or Supply Chain Demonstrated experience through projects or previous roles showcasing the ability to handle data and derive insights. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Focus Areas Data Collection: Gathering data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and web scraping Ensuring data quality and accuracy Data Cleaning and Preparation: Identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and missing values Transforming data into a suitable format for analysis Data Analysis: Employing statistical methods and data visualization techniques to analyze data Identifying trends, patterns, and correlations Reporting and Communication: Creating clear and concise reports that summarize findings and insights Communicating results to stakeholders, including management, executives, and other team members Additional Activities Data Visualization: Developing visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to effectively communicate data-driven stories. Using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel. Problem-Solving: Applying analytical skills to solve business problems and answer questions. Identifying opportunities for improvement based on data analysis. Analytical Skills Trend Analysis: Competence in identifying trends, patterns, and correlations within data. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address business questions and uncover opportunities for improvement. Soft Skills Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to work with stakeholders on different levels. Ability to create clear and concise reports that summarize findings and insights. Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams, including collaborating with business analysts, and internal stakeholders (e.g. procurement professionals), and leadership teams.

Location: Brackenfell, ZA

Posted Date: 11/8/2024