Analyst I, Procurement Intelligence

(based in Ahmedabad)

Position Summary

As an Analyst II for Procurement Intelligence function, you contribute to Kraft Heinz's strategic ambition in shaping procurement-wide cost modelling strategy, providing critical insights to support executive decision-making, and driving financial efficiency. You will provide structure, support, and guidance to the Procurement team to ensure a comprehensive approach is used when there is a need to build our understanding of the market, competitors, and the importance of trends for all categories. You’ll understand our business objectives and strategically research relevant data to help us improve category strategies & approaches to competitive sourcing.  You will design summary extract reports and analytics in collaboration with our procurement teams to embed this external knowledge which will help our business partners make informed decisions. This is a data-intensive, insight-driven role that bridges procurement strategy, finance, and external market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative research into consumers, competitors, and the marketplace
• Data mine the world wide web leveraging search engines and web analytics to gain insights from articles, publications etc.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, supplier markets, commodity pricing, and geopolitical factors to understand supply and demand dynamics and cost drivers
• Analyze data from numerous sources to identify market trends and relevant demographics
• Evaluate market data using software and statistical techniques
• Provide analytical support to help develop sourcing strategies, support supplier identification and selection processes
• Assist category managers and contribute to the development of category and sourcing strategies
• Deliver supplier intel for strategic sourcing as required on an ongoing basis based on financial performance metrics (KPIs)

• Apply the end-to-end procurement knowledge to conduct internal and external benchmarking, identify areas of cost improvement and areas of automation
• Collect and analyze data from various procurement tools like SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Sievo, SAP MM to ensure accuracy and consistency in data

• Conduct spend analysis, total cost breakdown and should cost analysis to compare supplier prices and identify savings opportunities
• Collect, analyze data from various databases including sec filings, Refinitiv, Capital IQ, EMIS, Factiva to ensure accuracy and consistency in data
• Review and interpret large data sets and organize them into spreadsheets, charts, and graphs
• Create insightful reports, presentations, and action items based on collected data

Skills

• Strategic thinking and accountability, assessing future business needs and owning analytical support.
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills. Professional fluency in English
• Stakeholder management across multiple functions and zones
• Strong analytical and planning skills for process implementation
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Displays high levels of energy and commitment; is relentless in the pursuit of goals in an environment of complexity, diversity, and ambiguity; eagerness to learn

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or any related functions or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min 6+ years of working experience in market intelligence, procurement analytics, financial analysis, or competitive benchmarking.
• Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, manufacturing, or consumer goods industry preferred.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes including the development of category/sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, contract management, risk management, and business partner engagement, is highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of market research strategies and curiosity for digging into data and gaining market insights.
• Experience working with large datasets and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, dataset modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Team Player with a positive attitude and ability to work across different business stakeholders and teams to accomplish complex tasks
• Self-Starter, driven with high business process acumen.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.