(SENIOR) MANAGER PROCUREMENT ANALYTICS – LEAD ANALYST (m/w/d)

Lufthansa Group; Freising; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aviation company in Freising is seeking a Senior Manager Procurement Analytics to guide a talented team of data specialists. This role involves defining analytics strategies, leading agile projects, and driving data literacy. Candidates should have extensive experience in procurement or supply chain analytics, possess a Master's degree, and demonstrate leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with various employee benefits including subsidies for public transport and training opportunities.

Leistungen

Hybrid working possible

Subsidized canteen

Flexible working hours

Flight privileges

Development programs

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in procurement or supply-chain analytics, with at least 3 years in team leadership.
• Proven track record in analytics translating to savings or risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of the ML/AI lifecycle.

Aufgaben

• Define analytics strategy and manage the Procurement Analytics Suite.
• Lead a squad of 5 analysts/data scientists.
• Drive improvements in S2P performance.

Kenntnisse

Data science expertise

Leadership in procurement analytics

Proficiency in SQL

Advanced Power BI skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in data science or business analytics

Tools

SAP Data Sphere

Python

Snowflake

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Take the functional lead of our procurement analytics squad and drive Procurement Analytics to new heights. As Senior Manager Procurement Analytics, you will lead, coach and inspire a team of data scientists and visualization specialists, set clear OKRs, and manage agile delivery across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Define analytics strategy, OKRs & use-case funnel (spend, savings, performance) aligned with Group Procurement targets
• Manage Lufthansa Group’s Procurement Analytics Suite
• Prioritize backlog & feature development
• Lead agile squad of 5 analysts/data scientists
• Develop price forecasts, risk dashboards, simulators
• Translate models into Power BI visuals/storyboards
• Drive data-literacy for category managers, buyers, executives
• Extract insights for strategies & process optimization
• Research industry trends & regulations
• Guide teams on analytics tools & best practices
• Analyze S2P performance, drive improvements, oversee features
• Report on strategic effectiveness, efficiency & bottlenecks

Requirements

• Master’s degree in data science, business analytics, or similar
• 8+ years in procurement / supply-chain analytics, incl. 3+ years team leadership
• Proven track record turning analytics into savings / value / risk mitigation
• Expert in SAP Data Sphere/SAP BW (or Snowflake), SQL, Python or R
• Advanced Power BI incl. DAX/M and data-modelling best practice
• Solid grasp of ML/AI lifecycle & MLOps
• Agile product management (Scrum / Kanban)
• Benefit-tracking & NPV modelling
• Interest in emerging technologies like AI, ML, Blockchain, RPA, IoT
• Strategic storyteller able to engage C-suite
• “Coach-leader” mindset, building high-trust, high-impact teams
• Fluent German & English

Benefits

• Hybrid working possible
• Canteen (subsidized by employer)
• Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)
• Flexible working hours
• Flight privileges
• Development programs / Training opportunities
• Jobticket / Subsidized public transport
• Have a shower
• Old-age provision / employee retirement
• Company bonus (if applicable)
• Sabbatical / exemptions
• Part-time models
• Lockers for cyclists / sportsmen
• Free parking
• Discounts / shopping