Purchasing Data & Power BI Analyst
Date: Mar 20, 2025
Location: Bucharest, RO
Company: Tenneco
The Purchasing Data & Power BI Analyst will report directly to the Purchasing Analytics Manager. They will support the Manager, Purchasing Directors, and the Purchasing Vice President with reports, analysis, standardization of processes/tools, and project management. Due to the nature of this role, there will be both structured work/expectations and ad hoc requests. The ability to manage through ambiguity and uncertainty — to be flexible to the needs of the global group — is key to the success of the Analyst and the broader team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze and interpret trends in complex datasets to identify trends, growth opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain department and individual KPI Power BI dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights to relevant decision-makers.
- Design and manage data models and structures, ensuring integrity, efficiency, and consistency in handling, processing, and cleaning data.
- Automate data extraction, transformation, and reporting using Power BI, DAX, and Power Query.
- Implement best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.
- Work closely with the global purchasing team members to understand individual analytics needs, to provide status updates, and to deliver the proper analytical support.
- Prepare presentations to management (Ex: project updates) and, as appropriate, present to the Purchasing Leadership Team.
- Attend meetings as required to support or represent the Manager. Assist with ad hoc requests such as financial impact analyses.
- Stay up to date with market trends and data analysis best practices to drive cost-effective decisions for DRiV Purchasing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be fluent in English and able to communicate clearly/effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- General understanding of data structures and mapping.
- Demonstrated background in data analysis and interpretation.
- Expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX calculations, Power Query (M Language), and report performance optimization.
- Experience with data architecture, mapping, and integration of multiple data sources.
- SAP, Business Warehouse, and similar ERP systems capabilities are needed, though training will be provided to the Analyst if needed—the key is to be able to become proficient with minimal oversight/training.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Global mindset and strong business acumen.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, often with minimal direction is critical.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines.
- Strong SQL or Excel skills, adept at incorporating other analytics tools.
- Experience with data visualization using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, etc.), MBA preferred.
- 2-3 years of related experience in supply chain, product management, finance, purchasing or a similar role that depends heavily on Data Analysis. Experience in the automotive industry preferred
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