Discovery Corporate Services – Group Procurement

Data Analyst

                                                                                                                                             

About Discovery

 

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

 

About (Group Procurement)

 

Discovery conducts a centre-led Procurement department which has three strategic objectives, namely optimising cost efficiency, supplier partnering to create shared value and transformation through preferential procurement. These are underpinned by the principles of proper governance and good corporate citizenship.

 

Key Purpose

 

The main purpose of the Procurement Data Analyst is to analyze spend data and identifying cost-saving opportunities

 

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

 

Strategic

Analyzing spend data across the Group and identify cost-saving opportunities Leading on our Sustainability workstream, as we work towards our goal of a carbon neutral supply chain. Creating and maintaining procurement reports and dashboards for monthly and adh-hoc reporting Supporting the procurement team in supplier relationship management Participate in cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals Working closely with sourcing specialists to prepare and consolidate monthly reports for exco and recommend areas of improvement for the procurement division.

 

Performance

Managing the performance targets of the Procurement team, through the regular measurement of performance against set objectives. Utilizing the data to monitor these targets to understand current performance and trends. Driving forward continuous enhancements and improvements to demand increased performance.

 

 

 

Reporting

Responsible for reporting on supplier spend that will assist in developing overall category strategy and supplier negotiations as and when required. Responsible for the issuing of dashboards and reports on a monthly basis for departmental performance and exco overall reporting. General reporting on departmental activity and effectiveness and efficiency

 

Education and Experience

Qualification in Supply Chain preferred, preferably CIPS accredited. 5 years procurement experience, with at least 2 years a commodity specialist Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies which resulted in a world-class supply base that continually exceeded cost, quality, delivery and service objectives.

 

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.