Procurement Analytics & Reporting Supervisor

Role Overview

Procurement Analytics & Reporting Supervisor at KFUPM. The role turns operational and commercial data into accurate dashboards, management reports and practical insights that enable leadership to monitor performance, compliance, workload, savings and improvement priorities.

Role Purpose

Supervise Supply Chain performance reporting, analytics, data quality and procedure-governance support across KFUPM. Lead Analytics & Reporting Specialists, establish consistent KPI definitions and reporting standards, and coordinate with Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Inventory & Warehousing, Finance and IT to resolve data gaps and track improvement actions.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Reporting & Decision Support

• Develop, maintain and quality assure Supply Chain dashboards, management reports and performance insights covering procurement pipeline, cycle times, spend, savings, compliance, supplier performance, contract status, workload and service levels.
• Translate analysis into clear actions, risks and recommendations for Supply Chain leadership and governance forums.

Data Governance & Systems

• Establish and maintain consistent KPI definitions, calculation logic, data sources, reporting cadence and controls.
• Coordinate with process owners, Finance and IT to validate data, resolve reporting gaps and improve the use of Oracle and approved reporting tools.

Team Supervision & Delivery Management

• Allocate work, set priorities and review the outputs of Reporting & Analytics Specialists to ensure accurate, timely and decision-useful reporting.
• Coach the team in analytics, data visualisation, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage delivery against agreed reporting calendars and SLAs.

Procedures, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support the annual review and controlled update of Supply Chain procedures, templates, trackers and reporting standards, in line with policy and approved governance requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance and performance reviews, document findings, assign corrective actions with process owners and monitor closure.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work across Supply Chain, Finance, IT and end-user stakeholders to understand reporting needs, validate insights and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a transparent action log for material performance, control and data-quality issues and escalate significant matters to the Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Further specialised education in the field is advantageous.
• CIPS / CSCP, data analytics or business intelligence certification is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in reporting, analytics, procurement operations, supply chain centre of excellence, consulting or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in dashboard development, KPI governance, data quality and performance reporting.
• Experience supervising analysts or coordinating a reporting work programme is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a University, Government, or large institutional environment is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Supply Chain Performance Reporting and Analytics.
• KPI Design, Data Governance and Data Quality.
• Dashboard Development and Data Visualisation.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Process Knowledge.
• Process Improvement and Governance Support.
• Team Supervision and Quality Assurance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Coordination.
• Documentation and Reporting.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
• ERP or database system knowledge and experience, preferably Oracle Fusion.
• Time management and organisation skills.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Policy, Supply Chain Procedures and company specific policies and procedures as required.