TPC Group · 12 hours ago
Procurement Analyst I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTPC Group is focused on enhancing the efficiency and strategic performance of its Procurement function. The Analyst I, Procurement Analytics will deliver actionable insights from data to support procurement leadership and optimize supplier management processes.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Carry out and manage automation of supplier management processes
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to identify data-driven efficiency improvements
Deliver monthly and quarterly analytics on procurement spend, supplier KPIs, and supply chain performance for leadership review
Utilize key metrics to analyze purchasing trends, cost variances, and material utilization to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvement strategies
Develop and maintain interactive BI dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for transparent, cross-functional visibility into sourcing and production metrics
Support category management and contract negotiations through total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling and supplier risk analysis
Track and validate cost-saving initiatives against financial and operational outcomes
Integrate and analyze large datasets from ERP and supply chain systems to support sourcing, pricing, and supplier performance decisions
Apply AI, machine learning, and statistical modeling to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and assess supplier reliability
Partner with IT and business units to enhance data quality, streamline reporting, and advance digital procurement capabilities
Identify and implement opportunities for process automation through data pipelines and AI-driven analytics tools
Conduct cost-benefit and scenario analyses to support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier diversification, and logistics optimization
Collaborate with FP&A to align procurement metrics with financial performance and corporate objectives
Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing key findings, business cases, and strategic recommendations
Support development of annual operating and long-range plans related to procurement and supply chain expenditures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or MIS from an accredited institution
0–3+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, or financial analysis within manufacturing, petrochemical, or refining industries
Strong working knowledge of data analysis, business intelligence, and financial modeling techniques
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Hyperion, or equivalent tools
Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and data warehousing concepts
Experience applying AI and predictive analytics to enhance forecasting, cost modeling, and supplier risk management
Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to influence and lead process improvement initiatives across departments
Comfortable working with ambiguity and developing innovative analytical approaches to operational challenges
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or related field
Experience with data science, AI applications, and predictive analytics in supply chain or procurement contexts
Company
TPC Group
TPC Group is a chemicals company providing highly specialized lines of chemical products to major chemical & petroleum-based companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-08-27Private Equity
2012-08-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Edward Dineen
Chief Executive Officer
John Harvey
Vice President Operations
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