BUCO · 1 month ago
Senior Business Process Analyst (Procurement & Merchandise) - Support Office - IS & T
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBUCO is focused on enterprise transformation and is seeking a Senior Business Process Analyst to enhance procurement and merchandise management processes. The role involves analysing workflows, optimising operations, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with various departments to integrate digital solutions and improve efficiency.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Map and document end-to-end procurement and merchandise workflows
Identify inefficiencies, duplication, and gaps between central (Head Office) and store-level operations
Design 'To-Be' processes aligned with TBCo’s enterprise architecture, supply chain strategy, and CIO objectives
Facilitate workshops with Procurement, Merchandise, Finance, and IT teams to validate process improvements
Maintain detailed process documentation and version control in the process repository
Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to remove waste, reduce cycle time, and improve cost efficiency
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procurement, replenishment, and supplier management
Establish KPIs for procurement and merchandise functions (e.g., supplier on-time delivery, cost savings, catalogue accuracy)
Collaborate with Merchandise leadership to drive compliance with preferred supplier frameworks and category management processes
Implement feedback and improvement loops across stores and head office
Partner with Architecture, IT, and ERP teams to automate sourcing, order placement, and replenishment processes
Identify opportunities for RPA (Robotic Process Automation) in supplier invoice processing, purchase order creation, and contract renewals
Define and test ERP enhancements to support catalogue management, price updates, and supplier self-service
Support the rollout of BI dashboards to track supplier performance, spend analytics, and procurement KPIs
Ensure digital tools (e.g., procurement portals, supplier databases) align with governance and data standards
Ensure all procurement and merchandise processes align with Group policies, King IV principles, and POPIA requirements
Enforce supplier compliance with contractual terms, pricing agreements, and ethical sourcing standards
Support audit readiness by maintaining transparent documentation of supplier onboarding, approvals, and purchase controls
Ensure alignment with delegation of authority, tender, and sourcing approval processes
Identify process risks and develop control mitigation plans
Conduct periodic process audits across Procurement and Merchandise functions to verify compliance with standardised procedures, contracts, and supplier governance frameworks
Develop audit checklists and process risk registers for procurement and supplier management
Perform control testing for P2P and category management workflows
Identify and report process gaps, control weaknesses, and policy breaches to executive in charge and CIO
Track and monitor corrective actions and provide quarterly reports to the CIO and Audit Committee
Partner with Procurement, Merchandise, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure end-to-end process alignment
Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to communicate new processes, systems, and compliance expectations
Facilitate change management sessions and training to ensure adoption of new tools and workflows
Support cross-functional transformation initiatives and report on progress to the CIO’s executive forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, or Business Process Management
5+ years' experience in procurement, merchandising, or process optimisation roles
Proven experience in mapping and redesigning procurement and inventory processes using BPMN or equivalent
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
Proficiency in ERP systems (Klipboard/Babbage, Syspro, SAP, or Oracle)
Experience with analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, or equivalent)
Preferred
Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree (advantageous)
Company
BUCO
Somos líderes e innovadores en el desarrollo y fabricación de piezas de caucho en el mercado agrícola con presencia en Europa, África, Asia, Oceanía y América.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-05
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