Procurement Analyst needed at Mukuru

Your Mission as a Procurement Analyst

• You’ll play a key role in analysing procurement data, optimising vendor processes, automating reporting, and influencing strategic sourcing. Working closely with the Group Purchasing Manager and cross-functional teams, you’ll bring clarity and structure to complex procurement decisions — and help drive Mukuru’s vision forward through smarter, faster, and more cost-effective buying.

What You’ll Be Doing

Data Analysis & Insights

• Develop and maintain detailed spend analytics and dashboards
• Provide insights to support strategic sourcing, budgeting, and supplier performance reviews
• Use tools like SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau to transform raw data into smart decisions
• Build automated procurement reporting systems that improve speed and visibility

Process Optimisation

• Evaluate and refine procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Streamline the vendor list and optimise workflows aligned with Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement innovative procurement tools

Project & Stakeholder Support

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and sourcing events
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather procurement requirements and reconcile spend data
• Assist with ERP integrations, dashboard development, and continuous improvement projects

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or Analytics (Essential)
• Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or CIPS qualification (Advantageous)

Experience

• 3–5 years in procurement analytics, reporting, spend analysis, contract support, or supply chain
• Experience in fintech or fast-paced tech-driven environments is a plus

Tech & Tools, You’ll Use

• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Macros, Power Query)
• Power BI / Tableau (Data visualisation)
• Python, SQL, or R (Data analysis & automation)
• ERP systems like NetSuite and Fraxion
• Project tools such as Asana or MS Projects

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking & problem-solving
• Attention to detail with numerical accuracy
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Systems thinking and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to turn complex data into actionable insights