Job description

Job Summary

The Reporting and Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development, management, and delivery of procurement performance reporting, strategic planning, and forecasting activities. The role supports sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives by providing accurate, timely, and actionable insights to procurement leadership and internal stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives, enhancing spend visibility, improving supplier performance, and driving value through data-driven planning and governance.

Lead the development and coordination of short-term, annual, and long-term procurement plans.

Translate organizational and operational requirements into sourcing and purchasing strategies.

Support category management and sourcing roadmaps through analytics and scenario planning.

Coordinate procurement planning cycles with business units and finance.

Develop demand forecasts and sourcing pipelines.

Identify risks and opportunities related to supply continuity, pricing, and market trends.

Design and manage procurement dashboards, scorecards, and management reports.

Track and report on KPIs such as cost savings, spend under management, supplier performance, compliance, and cycle times.

Prepare executive, management, and audit reports.

Conduct variance, trend, and root cause analysis on procurement performance.

Deliver insights to support negotiation strategies and supplier selection.

Lead reporting automation and standardization initiatives.

Lead enterprise-wide spend analysis and classification.

Monitor procurement savings, cost avoidance, and value realization.

Track contract compliance and service-level agreements.

Identify supply chain risks and escalation trends.

Support supplier performance reviews and governance forums.

Act as a strategic business partner to procurement leadership, finance, operations, and end users.

Facilitate procurement performance review meetings.

Present analytical findings to senior management and committees.

Manage ad-hoc analysis requests.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Strategic mindset and commercial acumen

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Stakeholder engagement and influencing ability

High attention to detail and governance orientation

Leadership and coaching capability

Change management and continuous improvement mindset

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, reporting, planning, or performance management.

3+ years in a managerial or senior analyst role