MANAGER PROCUREMENT ANALYTICS - LEAD ANALYST

Job Description

Take the functional lead of our procurement analytics squad and drive Procurement Analytics to new heights. As Senior Manager Procurement Analytics, you will lead, coach and inspire a team of data scientists and visualization specialists, set clear OKRs, and manage agile delivery across multiple workstreams.TasksYou will own the Group Procurement Analytics Suite,incl. spend cockpits,supplier-risk models,dynamic price forecasts and ESG dashboards,translating complex output into concise stories for C-suite action.Your leadership will unlock savings,protect supply and embed data-driven thinking enterprise-wideDefine analytics strategy, OKRs & use-case funnel (spend, savings, performance) aligned with Group Procurement targetsManage Lufthansa Group's Procurement Analytics SuitePrioritize backlog & feature developmentLead agile squad of 5 analysts/data scientistsDevelop price forecasts, risk dashboards, simulatorsTranslate models into Power BI visuals/storyboardsDrive data-literacy for category managers, buyers, executivesExtract insights for strategies & process optimizationResearch industry trends & regulationsGuide teams on analytics tools & best practicesAnalyze S2P performance, drive improvements, oversee featuresReport on strategic effectiveness, efficiency & bottlenecksBenefitsDiscounts / shoppingCanteen (subsidized by employer)Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)Flight privilegesHybrid working possibleFlexible working hoursCompany bonus (if applicable)Lockers for cyclists / sportsmenJobticket / Subsidized public transportOld- provision / employee retirementHave a showerFree parkingDevelopment programs / Training opportunitiesPart-time modelsSabbatical / exemptionsRequirementsMaster's degree in data science, business analytics, or similar8 + years in procurement / supply-chain analytics, incl.

3 + years team leadershipProven track record turning analytics into savings / value / risk mitigationExpert in SAP Data Sphere/SAP BW (or Snowflake), SQL, Python or RAdvanced Power BI incl. DAX/M and data-modelling best practiceSolid grasp of ML/AI lifecycle & MLOpsAgile product management (Scrum / Kanban)Benefit-tracking & NPV modellingInterest in emerging technologies like AI, ML, Blockchain, RPA, IoTStrategic storyteller able to engage C-suite"Coach-leader" mindset, building high-trust, high-impact teamsFluent German & English