Assistant Vice President – Procurement Analytics, Reporting

Role Overview

• Develop and execute the enterprise-wide strategy for procurement analytics, reporting and data governance.
• Design and implement a robust procurement data governance framework to ensure data quality, consistency and compliance.
• Lead a team of analysts and data professionals to deliver high impact dashboards, reports and to provide predictive insights to identify trends, drivers and opportunities across spend, suppliers, compliance, contracting and savings.
• Partner with IT to maintain and enhance a centralized procurement data platform integrating data from sourcing, purchasing, accounts payable, supplier management and risk systems.
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure procurement effectiveness and enable continuous improvement.
• Deliver advanced analytics and AI/ML-driven insights to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Champion the adoption of modern BI tools and analytics best practices across the procurement organization.
• Lead change management and digital transformation initiatives to embed analytics into procurement decision-making.
• Drive ongoing maturity improvements across the procurement analytics lifecycle, including automation, self-service enablement, documentation and continuous improvement of the dashboard portfolio.
• Translate analysis into executive ready narratives that clearly communicate what happened, why it matters, and what actions are recommended, tailored for senior procurement and finance stakeholders.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing, inclusive and future-ready team, balancing high-performance standards with support, coaching and development.
• Foster an environment where accountability, collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement are core expectations.
• Lead teams through change, new ways of working, and technology adoption with clarity and empathy, maintaining engagement and momentum during periods of change.
• Contribute to ongoing maturity improvements across the procurement analytics lifecycle, including automation, self‑service enablement, documentation, and continuous improvement of the dashboard portfolio.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, business intelligence, or data science
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s degree a plus
• Expertise in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc)
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks, interpreting data, identifying meaningful insights, and translating analysis into clear recommendations and stakeholder actions
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing models and third-party risk and compliance data; experience with procurement systems and contract lifecycle management tools preferred
• Excellent communication and consultative skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong program, project, and change leadership capabilities
• Innovative, curious mindset with an understanding of emerging technologies and an interest in modern, data‑driven approaches and continuous improvement

Tech Stack

• Tableau

Benefits

• short-term or annual bonuses
• long-term incentives
• on-the-spot recognition