Tenneco · 15 hours ago
Analyst, Indirect Procurement
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. They are seeking an Analyst in Indirect Procurement to gather and analyze spend reports, assist with report automation, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize spend reports, exception reports, compliance and non-compliance reports as required and structured by the team
Distribute and socialize indirect procurement plans, initiatives and results to appropriate stakeholders in the organization
Assist and interface with the finance organizations with report automation and data streams to improve the accuracy, sustainability and timeliness of key reports. Maintain and improve the integrity of the of the sourcing tools such as the global spend cube, wave, dashboards, and score cards
Ensures the availability of optimal reporting tools for management and the sourcing end-user community by developing and maintaining a catalog of available reports and analytical tools
Review existing systems and provide inputs and guidance for changes and enhancements which will drive process improvements and enhanced user experience
Works with management to structure the recurring business reporting framework. Develops and tracks key performance metrics including: spend and savings, efficiency of requisition key processes, and adherence of purchasing activities with company and regulatory directives
Review existing systems and provide inputs and guidance for changes and enhancements which will drive process improvements and enhanced user experience
Develops training documentation and designs and conducts end user training sessions on various information systems and specific reports used by Sourcing
Performs additional duties as assigned and participate in special projects as required
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with business units, including its various locations
Drive continuous improvement in personal responsibilities, team, and wider Tenneco organization
Significant capability, drive and initiative to create and manage own work agenda
Ability to travel within the U.S. and Mexico up to 20% of the time
Support strategic sourcing initiatives: collaborate with category/commodity managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier negotiations through data-driven insights
Market intelligence gathering: monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier performance to inform sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans
Benchmarking: conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and performance gaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or science
Minimum 3-5 years related experience in data analysis, with emphasis in manufacturing/ operations analysis
Strong ability to interpret large volumes of data, think through complex problems, determine proper analytical processes and procedures, independently derive conclusions and present results and business cases to senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (use financial and logical functions; work with multiple worksheets and workbooks; edit and use macros; import and export information)
Proficiency with Power BI
Excellent project management and communication skills
Ability and willingness to understand and interact with diverse groups and cultures
Ability and willingness to respond quickly and appropriately in a dynamic high charged work environment
Able to multitask and pivot focus to shifting priorities present large amounts of data in a clear and concise manner
Goal oriented and result based thinking
Exceptional capability to lead conversations, hold presentations and facilitate discussions
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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