Procurement Data and Insight Analyst

The Procurement Data and Insight Analyst plays a key role in supporting Unilabs’ procurement operations through data analysis, reporting, and actionable insights. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, data analysis methods, and business intelligence tools. The successful candidate will work closely with the procurement team to optimize strategies, identify savings opportunities, and monitor supplier performance. 
 
About the role 

The Procurement Data and Insight Analyst is responsible for building and maintaining analytical tools and intelligence systems that support procurement planning and operations across Europe. This is primarily a technical role focused on dashboards, automated reporting, and monitoring frameworks that help the procurement team act proactively on contract risks, savings opportunities, and process bottlenecks. 

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data engineering, procurement strategy, and operational excellence, translating complex spend data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders. 

Key responsibilities 

Tool development & BI ownership core focus 

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reports to support procurement planning and decision-making 

• Develop and manage monitoring frameworks that generate real-time alerts for contract expirations, process delays, and sourcing gaps 

• Build and maintain Excel-based tools using automation features such as Power Query or VBA for ad hoc analysis and modelling 

• Ensure data quality, refresh reliability, and clear documentation across all developed tools 

Procurement intelligence & monitoring core focus 

• Identify spend categories not covered by active contracts and prioritize them for negotiation cycles 

• Maintain a live view of the contract portfolio, including renewal timelines, savings tracking, and compliance status 

• Flag delayed procurement processes and escalate them to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner 

• Produce regular spend analyses to identify trends, maverick buying, and cost-saving opportunities across categories

Data analysis & reporting 

• Collect, structure, and interpret large procurement datasets to identify patterns and improvement opportunities 

• Define and maintain KPIs, SLAs, and performance benchmarks across the procurement function 

• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support data-driven decisions by the leadership team 

Supplier performance & strategy 

• Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs and SLAs, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions 

• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support category strategies and sourcing decisions 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to align procurement insights with business priorities 

Process improvement 

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and improve operational efficiency 

• Support the implementation of process standardization initiatives across markets 

Requirements

 Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field 

Experience 

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, data analysis, or business intelligence roles 

• Proven experience building and owning dashboards and reporting tools; consumption-only experience is not sufficient 

• Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics industry is a strong advantage 

Technical skills 

• Hands-on experience developing in Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, and Power Query, is required 

• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and VBA automation, are required 

• Experience with Tableau or equivalent BI tools is a plus 

• Experience with Coupa or similar procurement/P2P platforms (e.g.