Procurement Analyst – Data Reporting and Solutions Analyst

Arconic is currently in search of a Procurement – Data Reporting and Solutions Analyst to join our Global Rolled Products (GRP) business unit. 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.  

Primary Responsibilities 

• The data analyst works with procurement personnel globally to understand the data requirements for their business intelligence needs and specific projects, acquires the necessary data, and perform data transformation and analytics.
• Responsible for the maintaining the Global Spend reporting/analytics solution to ensure that the business intelligence reporting maintains data integrity for decision making purposes (which can include senior management at Arconic).  The analyst will establish mappings, and work with global IT resources to resolve data and interface issues. 
• Responsible to design, develop and maintain complex global Power BI and SharePoint solutions to track Spend, QBRs, Strategic Commercial Owner, Commodity accuracy and Market Intelligence for key global commodity areas to support critical business forecasts and “go to market” strategies.
• Consults with global cross-departmental and cross functional team members to evaluate and specify interfaces between various systems to ensure synchronization of functionality and optimized operation and performance. 
• Fully understands the various global procurement business processes and how these relate to the requirements for building reports, data, business intelligence and global KPIs.
• Program and solution owner for strategic global Procurement tools supporting Sourcing (RFP, RFI, Auctions), Working Capital and Contract Management.  Drive adoption of tools within Global Procurement, provide training and central support to optimize use and delivered value to the company. 
• Create the monthly Program Management Office (PMO) deck with KPI’S and backup detail to be reviewed with the VP Procurement, Directors and their direct reports. On occasion present the PMO deck and related material.
• Backup the team global compliance, contracts/repository team member in case of absences by monitoring the general mailbox and taking action. 

Key Objectives 

• Assist in achieving global Procurement targets inclusive of cost, innovation, quality, and supplier performance by providing business intelligence data for leadership decision making. 
• Establish and maintain key organizational KPI’s to track the Global Procurement team key  business objectives. 
• Use Market Intelligence data to provide future cost projections of key commodities and recommendations of buying strategies to maximize value to shareholders of the company
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify, define and deliver new global procurement tools and processes to lower the cost structure of the company and achieve world class cost benchmarks
• Support preparation for global commercial / non-commercial events to meet objectives, including, but not limited to RFP/RFI’s, Kaizen workshops and Working Capital/Inventory Workshops.
• Interface with Procurement Operations Managers at each manufacturing site in the U.S. to develop in depth understanding of purchasing processes, critical material sourcing and savings initiatives.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Marketing/Communications, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited Institution. 
• 5 years of experience in data analytics, purchasing and/or supply chain management Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• U.S. Only This position may require access to export-controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
   

Preferred Qualifications 

• MBA in Business Administration/Economics or similar
• Expertise in Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint and Power BI
• Familiarity with Oracle database structures and SQL for troubleshooting with IT
• Decision-making
• Strong Communication skills
• Innovative, Strategic thinker
• Customer-oriented

Arconic Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.