Procurement Governance & Analytics Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Governance & Sourcing specialistto support global procurement governance, risk mitigation, and process optimization. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with company Global Procurement Policy, driving data-driven assessments, and supporting continuous improvement across operating companiesKey Responsibilities:Conduct process testing and data-driven assessments of procurement transactions to identify outliers, anomalies, and control lapses, report findings to Global Lead.Support development of global strategy to identify procurement-related fraud risks through data analysis and on-site audits.Identify global and local process non-compliances and create action plans for closure through cross-functional stakeholder management.Assist in improving control framework and reporting capabilities to enhance governance and compliance.Ensure alignment between OPCO processes, local policies, and Global Procurement Policy; support SOP reviews and training.Cascade guidelines to OPCOs and ensure alignment with procurement policy.Process Excellence & Optimization:Establish and drive regular review of Procurement KPIs, including back testing of processes, unit prices, and savings.Promote cost benchmarking, market analysis, and modeling among category managers.Analyze process bottlenecks; design and standardize procurement operations processes.Partner with OPCOs for continuous improvement; back-test digital procurement systems for policy compliance.Support global risk mitigation initiatives and cascade to local OPCOs.Provide risk guidance during sourcing sprints; ensure due diligence and continuous monitoring for high-value events.Conduct internal checks to test control effectiveness during sprints.Monitor partner market sourcing activities to ensure risk mitigation protocols.Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management:Develop relationships with OPCO process champions; support training and documentation for change management.Identify system capabilities for effective procurement management; coordinate with stakeholders on system needs.Experience:3–5 years relevant experience, with 2–3 years in Supply Chain Governance / Process Excellence / Procurement.1–3 years’ experience in data science (SQL, Python/R) preferred.Experience working across global regions with understanding of diverse challenges.Strong knowledge of ERP technologies (Oracle, Coupa, Ivalua, SAP, Ariba).Experience in continuous improvement and best practice implementation (SCM).#J-18808-Ljbffr