Data Analyst - Procurement, Italy at ion

About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 80+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide. We are looking for a talented and motivated Data Analyst – Procurement to join the Procurement function and support data-driven decision making, acting as a key analytical partner for Procurement stakeholders, with a strong focus on data analysis, operational intelligence, and reporting. The role requires a highly analytical professional capable of working closely with the Procurement team on procurement and vendor-related datasets, delivering insights, and contributing to performance monitoring, governance, and process optimization. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming procurement and operational data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, efficiency, and continuous improvement across procurement processes and the vendor lifecycle. Learn more at www.iongroup.com. Your role:  Your key duties and responsibilities Act as a key data analysis reference within the Procurement function, supporting stakeholders in monitoring performance and driving insights Perform advanced data analysis on procurement and vendor-related datasets, identifying trends, inconsistencies, risks, and improvement opportunities Analyze data from key source systems and contribute to the development of structured data models to improve usability, traceability, and reporting accuracy Support Procurement stakeholders by transforming data into meaningful insights and decision-support reporting Design, maintain, and improve reporting frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, and data quality controls to support procurement performance and governance Monitor procurement KPIs and vendor performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across multiple enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, procurement tools, vendor management platforms) Support business analysis and data-related initiatives across Procurement, Finance, and IT systems Collaborate closely with Procurement stakeholders and cross-functionally with Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Data teams Contribute to process improvements by leveraging data insights and supporting automation initiatives within Procurement Support audits and reporting needs related to procurement data, ensuring accuracy and traceability Your skills, experience, and qualifications required Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field 2–5 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence roles Strong analytical mindset with proven experience in data analysis, KPI monitoring, and reporting Experience working with structured datasets and business systems (e.g. ERP) Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in data manipulation and reporting; Power BI or similar BI platforms strongly preferred Familiarity with data models, data quality frameworks, reconciliation logic, and system integrations Exposure to procurement, vendor management, or supply chain data/environments is considered an advantage Strong attention to data quality, controls, governance, and operational risk management Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with business functions Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach Ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple activities and deadlines Excellent English knowledge What we offer: Permanent employment contract. International and highly dynamic environment. Opportunity to work at the intersection of Procurement, Data Analytics, Operational Governance, and Process Transformation. Exposure to global stakeholders and enterprise-scale systems and processes. Location: Milan. Important notes: According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority.