Join ALPLA in a key analytical role where your insights drive smarter procurement decisions and enable strategic impact across our global supply chain.
As a Business Analyst in Cluster Procurement, you will turn complex data into actionable insights, support high-level decision-making, and help shape the future of procurement performance.
* Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports for cluster, regional, and category-specific procurement activities.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for the Global Director, covering spend, savings, payment terms, supplier base development, and budget adherence.
* Lead global spend analysis, including spend cube development, supplier segmentation, and cost breakdowns.
* Track, validate, and report procurement savings in coordination with Finance.
* Support annual target setting and procurement budget planning.
* Provide data-driven insights for strategic procurement decisions (make-or-buy, global tenders, supplier negotiations).
* Ensure high-quality procurement data through structured master data governance and alignment with ERP and BI systems (MS Dynamics D365, Power BI).
* Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Digital Procurement teams to develop and maintain reporting systems and data models.
* Support global procurement transformation initiatives (category management rollout, sustainability targets).
What makes you great
* You have a degree in actuarial science, big data, finance, supply chain, or a related field.
* You bring at least three years of experience in procurement, finance, controlling, or business analysis, ideally in an international environment.
* You have a strong understanding of procurement processes, performance levers, and financial metrics.
* Proficient in ERP systems (MS Dynamics, SAP) and BI tools (Power BI).
* You have advanced Excel and data modeling skills; experience with SQL, Power Query, or Python is a plus.
* You bring strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills and business fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Flexible work location within Europe – this position can be based in Austria, Germany, Italy, or Spain.
What you can expect working with us
* You can develop personally with us and can expect interesting assignments and creative opportunities.
* You will rapidly find your feet in the team and can get off to a flying start thanks to our tried and tested onboarding period.
* Unlimited workplace flexibility thanks to generous rules regarding working from home.
* Appreciation – we practice diversity and good-natured interaction with one another.
* We believe in flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and open communication.
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