Business Intelligence Specialist (Power BI)

Job Description

The Purchasing BI Specialist designs and scales Power BI-based reporting and analytics solutions to enable data-driven decision-making across the global purchasing organization. In this role, you will work closely with IT, procurement, and other internal stakeholders to establish data rules, maintain data integrity, and foster a data-driven culture within the organization.

We are looking for a BI expert who connects business processes with analytics platforms. You will act as a key driver of the Purchasing BI landscape, enabling self-service reporting, standardizing KPIs, and delivering scalable dashboards across the organization.

In this role, you will help shape the future of the SMART Purchasing landscape and contribute to building a data-driven global purchasing organization. If you are passionate about interfaces between business processes and data technologies, you might be just the right fit.

1. BI Development & Dashboarding: Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for global purchasing stakeholders
2. Data Modeling & Architecture: Develop scalable data models and ensure optimal performance of BI solutions
3. BI Consultancy: Advise stakeholders on best practices in reporting, KPI design, and self-service analytics
4. Platform Optimization: Continuously improve Power BI environment, data pipelines, and reporting performance
5. Data Visualization & Storytelling: Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive-ready dashboards; both for executive and end users
6. Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage data integration projects and partner with IT, finance, and operations as the primary stakeholder interface; ensuring alignment and delivery of data initiatives
7. Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and legal requirements
8. Training & Support: Enable users through training and support in Power BI and self-service analytics

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in data science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
2. Experience: 3–5+ years in Business Intelligence or reporting, with proven expertise in data management
3. Technical Skills: Expert-level experience in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design, performance optimization)
4. Core Skills: Strong experience with Power BI (mandatory), SQL/querying, data modeling, and ETL/data integration concepts
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders
6. Ability to work independently while being a team player
7. Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify process–data relationships, and drive value-enhancing purchasing solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of industry-specific data management practices and standards
2. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Databricks) is a plus
3. Purchasing experience is an advantage, but not required

Additional Information

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