Procurement Analyst

Job Description:
We dream. We Do. We Deliver
About Merkle
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will provide critical analytical support to senior members of the Procurement team, ensuring data-driven decision-making and optimization of procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analytical Support: Provide comprehensive analytical support to senior procurement team members
• Data Maintenance: Maintain and analyze procurement data to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize spend.
• Category Spend Analysis
• Reporting Skills to C-Levels
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Perform cost-benefit analyses to evaluate procurement options and ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Performance KPIs: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure they meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Supplier Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier data to support procurement activities and decision-making.
• Supplier Segmentation: Segment suppliers based on various criteria to optimize procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement analytics or a related role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, PowerBI, ...
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.

We do not sponsor work visa.
For those who don't have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local country Social Security entities, as well as on SEF (Serviços Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.

Additional Information
Benefits and perks:
25 vacation days

Enjoy 2 additional volunteering days to support your passion project

Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assisstance program to support your well-being

Health insurance (also possible for family members)

Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools

Software-house environment

Agile and Flexible working hours

Hybrid work system (remote friendly)

Digital nomad policy

Focus on career development

Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform

Beers, foosball, and ping-pong #workhardplayhard

Free breakfast every second Tuesday of the month

Employee discounts

Team & Company events

Referral bonus program

Inclusion & Diversity
We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.
If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
Location:
Lisbon

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent