Procurement CoE Analyst

The Role

The Procurement CoE Analyst is part of the Global Procurement/Sourcing Center of Excellence (CoE), a global team responsible for driving procurement excellence through standardized processes, digital solutions, data management, and best practices. This role supports procurement teams across all regions by delivering knowledge-based services, enabling operational efficiency, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives within Clarios’ global supply chain organization.

The position reports functionally to the Global Director, Sourcing CoE and plays a key role in enhancing procurement capabilities through analytics, supplier data management, contract lifecycle processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Manage Contract Lifecycle Management processes and support governance activities.
• Establish controls and KPIs to improve contract data quality and process effectiveness.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the CLM platform, providing user support and training.
• Develop, maintain, and manage contract-related data and reporting for regional procurement leaders.

Vendor Data Management & Supplier Governance

• Manage and coordinate supplier financial assessment programs.
• Support supplier risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain data related to IATF audits, supplier scorecards, and risk assessments.
• Partner with regional teams to support sustainability initiatives, including SA8000, supplier diversity, and supplier onboarding programs.

Spend Analytics & Market Intelligence

• Design, develop, and maintain market intelligence databases to support commodity strategies and financial forecasting.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across global and regional sourcing activities.
• Generate insights and recommendations that support data-driven procurement decisions.

Reporting & Digital Solutions

• Develop and maintain spend, savings, and procurement performance reports using Power BI and other analytical tools.
• Support procurement teams with reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.
• Explore and promote the use of digital tools and automation technologies to improve process efficiency.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Support procurement transformation initiatives and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Contribute to process redesign efforts focused on scalability, standardization, and operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration across global and regional teams to drive organizational change and adoption of best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality and accurate procurement, supplier, and contract data.
• Effective adoption and utilization of CLM tools and procurement technologies.
• Timely delivery of spend, savings, and supplier performance reporting.
• Improved supplier governance, compliance, and risk visibility.
• Successful execution of procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership across global and regional procurement teams.
• Increased automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within the procurement organization.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation.
• Procurement and supply chain process knowledge.
• Project and priority management.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and proactive decision-making.
• Business process optimization.
• Digital and technology adoption.
• Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of urgency.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement and sourcing processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and identify business opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong customer orientation and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Self-motivated and highly independent work style.

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of automation and digital technologies such as Power Automate, SharePoint, AI Agents, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience using Zycus from a key-user or administrator perspective.
• Knowledge of legal contracts and contract management processes.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Work Model & Travel

• Location: Global Procurement/Sourcing Center of Excellence.
• Work Model: Hybrid, based on business needs and regional requirements.
• Travel: Limited travel may be required to support global initiatives, stakeholder meetings, or transformation projects.

Our Commitment to You

• Opportunities to contribute to global procurement transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional and international projects that drive business impact.
• Continuous learning and development in procurement, analytics, and digital technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation and diverse perspectives.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in advanced procurement tools, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Career growth within a global organization focused on operational excellence and supply chain innovation.