Sr. Specialist, Data Analytics & Insights

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Specialist – Procurement Data Analytics is responsible for developing and scaling advanced analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making across the procurement organization. This role transforms procurement data into actionable insights, enabling performance management, value tracking, supplier intelligence, and strategic sourcing decisions.

This position partners closely with procurement leadership, finance, and digital teams and reports into the Procurement Backend Support Lead.                                                                                        

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Analytics Strategy & Data Management

• Lead procurement analytics strategy, including data models, dashboards, and reporting standards across direct and indirect spending.

• Design and manage end-to-end analytics workflows: data extraction, cleansing, validation, and enrichment across multiple data sources.

• Own spend analytics, sourcing analytics, savings tracking, and supplier performance reporting.

• Support data governance initiatives to ensure data integrity, consistency, and transparency.

Business Insights & Decision Support

• Translate procurement data into insights that support category strategies, negotiations, and supplier management.

• Develop KPIs and performance scorecards aligned with procurement value drivers and transformation initiatives.

• Support leadership with ad-hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and executive-level reporting.

• Partner with Finance COE to align savings methodologies, value reporting, and performance tracking.

Advanced Analytics & Visualization

• Design and maintain advanced dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

• Leverage SQL and analytics platforms to automate reporting and enable self-service analytics.

• Explore predictive and AI-driven analytics use cases (risk signals, demand patterns, supplier trends).

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science and Analytics, Systems Engineering, or related field.

• 6–9 years of experience in analytics roles, preferably within Procurement, Supply Chain, or Finance.

• Strong experience supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights.

2.    Skills & Competencies

• Project Management: Strong project management capabilities to lead and deliver multiple analytics initiatives simultaneously, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and quality standards.

• Leadership Ability to lead and motivate cross functional team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and resolve complex issues.

• Collaboration: Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals and deadlines

• Problem Solving: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business orientation.

• Complexity Management: Ability to convert complex data into clear, actionable narratives.

• Communication: Strong communication skills and executive presence.

• Data Accuracy: High level of attention to detail and data accuracy.

3.    Technical Skills

• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Coupa) and their integration with procurement processes.

• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.

• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake) preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or related.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power app, SharePoint and strong Excel modeling skills.

4.    Language skills

• Fluent English

• Additional languages are a plus (Portugues, Chinese).

At Vantive, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and to creating an environment where people feel valued and supported. We know that compensation matters when considering a new role.

The minimum annual base salary for this position is €52,800. Your starting salary may be higher, depending on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and the unique perspective you would bring to the role.  

We carefully consider each candidate individually while also ensuring fairness and consistency across our organization.

In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a competitive (bonus and) benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and life beyond work.

If you decide to apply, we encourage you to speak with our Talent Acquisition Team, who will be happy to discuss compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to be part of Vantive.

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link

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