Senior Data Scientist - Spend Analyst

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.This type of work-work that changes the world-is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly capable and globally minded Procurement Spend Analyst to join our Strategic Sourcing team. This role will play a key part in supporting the Global Strategic Sourcing function across the US, EMEA, and APJ, by creating, driving, and executing a variety of category-focused projects and initiatives.The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive-someone who can independently analyze procurement data, provide strategic insights, and identify sourcing and savings opportunities with minimal hand-holding. In addition to supporting ad hoc and recurring reporting needs, this role will also help drive global process consistency, benchmarking, compliance, and sourcing innovation.Key Responsibilities

Support the Global Strategic Sourcing team by delivering clear, actionable spend insights across regions and categories.
Consolidate and critically evaluate data from multiple sources including spend, contract, supplier, and savings data.
Perform detailed benchmarking against industry best practices, KPIs, and competitive performance metrics.
Identify savings, supplier consolidation, and negotiation opportunities and proactively surface them to sourcing managers.
Partner with global stakeholders and sourcing leads to define focus areas and create high-quality analytical outputs that support strategic decision-making.
Build and maintain dashboards, data models, and reporting tools to support procurement visibility and performance tracking.
Drive or support global process improvement initiatives, including compliance reporting, automation, policy development, and sourcing platform implementation.
Establish and refine processes and documentation to ensure global consistency and scalable operations.
Assist with or lead sourcing-related projects and initiatives aligned with category strategies and procurement transformation goals.

QualificationsRequired:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or analytics with a focus on global or regional spend management.
Strong data analytics and Excel skills; ability to manipulate, interpret, and present complex data clearly.
Experience with ERP/P2P systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Coupa) and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience collaborating across geographies.
Proven ability to independently manage workload, prioritize tasks, and deliver on tight timelines.

Preferred:

Project management skills and familiarity with methodologies such as Six Sigma, PMI, Agile, or similar.
Experience with automation or AI tools (e.g., RPA, Alteryx) to streamline reporting or analysis.
Prior involvement in benchmarking, supplier performance evaluation, or procurement transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with sourcing policy formation, contract compliance, or procurement governance.

What You'll Bring

A strong analytical mindset and the ability to turn data into strategy.
Curiosity and initiative-constantly looking for better ways to inform sourcing decisions.
A collaborative approach and ability to partner with stakeholders across business units and time zones.
A passion for elevating procurement's impact through tools, insights, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at if you're invited to an interview.OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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