We are seeking an experienced professional with an MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management to join our Spend Function. This role requires a strong blend of analytical expertise and customer engagement, with nearly 70% of time spent in customer‑facing interactions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through data‑driven insights, and leading spend analysis initiatives end‑to‑end.
Key Responsibilities
Spend Analysis & Strategic Insights Lead end‑to‑end spend analysis across categories, suppliers, regions, and business units. Develop and maintain robust spend classification, cleansing, and normalization methodologies. Identify cost‑reduction, demand management, supplier consolidation, and compliance opportunities. Provide actionable insights to sourcing, category management, and leadership teams to support strategic decisions. Build and review spend dashboards, executive reports, and KPI frameworks.Customer & Stakeholder Management (70%) Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external customers on spend visibility and optimization initiatives. Conduct senior‑level presentations, business reviews, and workshops with procurement leaders and CXOs. Understand customer business priorities and translate them into analytical and operational deliverables. Manage expectations, timelines, and outcomes for multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Influence decision‑making through clear storytelling backed by data.Operations, Governance & Process Excellence Drive standardization and continuous improvement of spend management and reporting processes. Define governance models, data quality standards, and operating rhythms for spend analytics. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Procurement, Finance, Operations, IT, and Data teams. Support automation, digitization, and advanced analytics initiatives (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, AI‑enabled spend tools). Mentor junior analysts and review analytical outputs for quality and accuracy.Skills & CompetenciesFunctional & Analytical Skills Strong domain knowledge of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Operations. Hands‑on experience with spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance analytics. Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong experience with Power BI / Tableau / other BI tools. Ability to work with complex, large‑scale datasets and convert them into executive‑ready insights.Communication, Leadership & Aptitude Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership. Strong executive presentation and data storytelling capabilities. High analytical aptitude with structured problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Customer‑centric mindset with strong stakeholder and conflict‑management abilities. Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.Education & Experience MBA in Operations / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Procurement from a recognized institute. 2–7 years of relevant experience in spend analysis, procurement analytics, sourcing, or consulting. Prior experience in customer‑facing or stakeholder‑heavy roles is strongly preferred.What We Look For Professionals who can balance deep analytics with high‑touch customer engagement. Individuals with a consultative approach and strong business acumen. Proven ability to influence outcomes through data and communication. High learning agility and ownership mindset.