Procurement Analytics Head

Procurement Analytics – Senior Manager / Lead (Ex-Consulting Track)

Location:
Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)

Function:
Procurement & Supply Chain (Analytics CoE)

Reporting To:
Head – Central Procurement Organisation

Why this role?

Zetwerk's
Cost Transformation Program
(with top-tier consulting partners) is reshaping the cost structure of India's fastest-growing industrial manufacturing platform.

We are building an internal
Procurement Analytics Centre of Excellence
to institutionalize the same consulting-grade rigour inside the organization.

If you've delivered cost-out or strategic sourcing workstreams at
McKinsey, BCG, Kearney, Bain, or ZS
and now want to
own implementation, not just slides
, this role gives you that runway.

Role Purpose

Be the analytical engine of Zetwerk's cost transformation — translating data into actionable sourcing levers, supplier negotiations, and value-engineering ideas that move EBITDA.

You will blend
consulting-grade analytics
with
on-ground execution
across EPC and manufacturing categories (steel, fabrication, electricals, logistics, site services).

Key Responsibilities

1. Spend & Savings Analytics

• Build the enterprise
  spend cube
  and maintain taxonomy across direct/indirect categories.
• Deliver
  price–volume–mix
  and
  should-cost
  analyses for key materials and services.
• Develop
  index-linked pricing
  and variance tracking models in Excel/Power BI.
• Identify and size cost-reduction levers (consolidation, alternate sourcing, e-auctions).

2. Cost Engineering & Benchmarking

• Construct
  should-cost and TCO models
  (BOM, routing, freight, duties, overheads).
• Benchmark suppliers and productivity vs. China/APAC peers; run
  landed-cost
  and
  make-vs-buy
  analyses.
• Support commercial teams in
  negotiation packs
  ,
  RFI/RFQ
  , and
  auction analytics
  .

3. Procurement & Project Dashboards

• Build
  real-time dashboards
  (commitment vs. budget, PO cycle times, OTIF, cash-flow curves).
• Integrate fabrication / erection progress with material demand to anticipate delays.
• Create
  project procurement control towers
  for leadership reviews.

4. Supplier & Risk Intelligence

• Design supplier
  scorecards
  (cost, quality, OTIF, ESG) and
  risk dashboards
  for early warning on delays, insolvency, or commodity shocks.
• Drive
  dual-sourcing
  and localization opportunities using data-backed analytics.

5. Digital Enablement

• Own the procurement analytics stack — Power BI, Excel models, e-tender data feeds.
• Automate repetitive reporting using
  RPA / low-code / advanced Excel macros
  .
• Champion master data quality (vendors, materials, tax codes) for analytics reliability.

6. Change & Capability Building

• Translate consultant recommendations into
  repeatable playbooks
  and SOPs.
• Coach category buyers and analysts on data interpretation, cost models, and supplier negotiations.
• Drive governance reviews with Founders, BU heads, and cost-transformation PMO.

Candidate Profile

Ideal background

• 1–5 years
  experience with
  McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, or ZS Associates
  (Procurement / Operations / Analytics practices).
• Exposure to
  cost-reduction, strategic sourcing, or supply chain transformation
  engagements.
• Strong command of
  Excel (advanced modeling, VBA preferred)
  and
  Power BI/Tableau
  .
• Analytical storytelling: able to turn data into clear business actions.
• Engineering + MBA combination preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engg).

Good to have

• Experience with
  SAP MM, Ariba, SRM
  .
• Working knowledge of
  commodity indexation
  , Incoterms, LDs, warranties, GST/customs.
• Certifications: CIPS, APICS, PMP, or Data Analytics.

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

• Measurable,
  audit-ready cost savings
  from Cost transformation initiatives.
• CXO-ready Power BI dashboards
  live for spend, savings, and vendor performance.
• Should-cost and indexation embedded in major contracts.
• Cost analytics playbooks institutionalized across BUs.

Why it's compelling for ex-consultants

• High visibility:
  direct interface with Founders, CEO, and global consulting partners.
• Execution ownership:
  move from advisory to value delivery.
• Learning curve:
  blend analytics, sourcing, and manufacturing exposure.
• Career path:
  fast-track to Procurement CoE Head / Category Head roles or get back to consulting roles in Expert track.