The Procurement CoE Analyst is part of the Global Procurement/Sourcing Center of Excellence (CoE), a global team responsible for driving procurement excellence through standardized processes, digital solutions, data management, and best practices. This role supports procurement teams across all regions by delivering knowledge-based services, enabling operational efficiency, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives within Clarios’ global supply chain organization.
The position reports functionally to the Global Director, Sourcing CoE and plays a key role in enhancing procurement capabilities through analytics, supplier data management, contract lifecycle processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Manage Contract Lifecycle Management processes and support governance activities.
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Establish controls and KPIs to improve contract data quality and process effectiveness.
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Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the CLM platform, providing user support and training.
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Develop, maintain, and manage contract-related data and reporting for regional procurement leaders.
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Manage and coordinate supplier financial assessment programs.
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Support supplier risk management and compliance initiatives.
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Maintain data related to IATF audits, supplier scorecards, and risk assessments.
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Partner with regional teams to support sustainability initiatives, including SA8000, supplier diversity, and supplier onboarding programs.
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Design, develop, and maintain market intelligence databases to support commodity strategies and financial forecasting.
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Analyze spend data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across global and regional sourcing activities.
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Generate insights and recommendations that support data-driven procurement decisions.
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Develop and maintain spend, savings, and procurement performance reports using Power BI and other analytical tools.
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Support procurement teams with reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.
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Explore and promote the use of digital tools and automation technologies to improve process efficiency.
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Support procurement transformation initiatives and cross-functional improvement projects.
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Contribute to process redesign efforts focused on scalability, standardization, and operational excellence.
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Foster collaboration across global and regional teams to drive organizational change and adoption of best practices.
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High-quality and accurate procurement, supplier, and contract data.
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Effective adoption and utilization of CLM tools and procurement technologies.
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Timely delivery of spend, savings, and supplier performance reporting.
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Improved supplier governance, compliance, and risk visibility.
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Successful execution of procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives.
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Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership across global and regional procurement teams.
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Increased automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making within the procurement organization.
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Analytical thinking and data interpretation.
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Procurement and supply chain process knowledge.
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Project and priority management.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
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Stakeholder management and collaboration.
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Effective communication and presentation skills.
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Problem-solving and proactive decision-making.
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Business process optimization.
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Digital and technology adoption.
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Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of urgency.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Experience in procurement and sourcing processes.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and identify business opportunities.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
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Strong customer orientation and proactive problem-solving approach.
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Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
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Advanced English proficiency.
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Self-motivated and highly independent work style.
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Experience with Power BI and data visualization tools.
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Knowledge of automation and digital technologies such as Power Automate, SharePoint, AI Agents, and Microsoft Copilot.
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Experience using Zycus from a key-user or administrator perspective.
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Knowledge of legal contracts and contract management processes.
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Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within the automotive industry.
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Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
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Location: Global Procurement/Sourcing Center of Excellence.
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Work Model: Hybrid, based on business needs and regional requirements.
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Travel: Limited travel may be required to support global initiatives, stakeholder meetings, or transformation projects.
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Opportunities to contribute to global procurement transformation initiatives.
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Exposure to cross-functional and international projects that drive business impact.
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Continuous learning and development in procurement, analytics, and digital technologies.
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A collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation and diverse perspectives.
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Opportunities to develop expertise in advanced procurement tools, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
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Career growth within a global organization focused on operational excellence and supply chain innovation.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].
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