Logistics Procurement Analyst

DS Smith

Logistics Procurement COE Analyst supporting procurement activities and data analytics for logistics sourcing. Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business growth aligned with sustainability objectives.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeKrakow • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collate and analyse data requirements for each RFQ and / or benchmark opportunity
Where possible, extract the latest data set for the DSS ERP / TMS systems
Use the Transporeon sourcing tool to run all RFQ activity
Works closely with the Logistics Sub-Regional Category team members to ensure alignment and delivery as per the strategic and tactical programme
Responsible for supporting Logistics Category strategies with RFQ / supply market activity across all logistics sub-categories e.g. Warehousing, Road and Ocean transportation, using the available business tools to maximise competitive advantage
Use market intelligence to help drive the business forward, delivering Power BI dashboards to support the captured data
Collaborate with the Procurement Services Hub team to run Procurement KPI dashboards
Monitor data accuracy and support projects to improve related data governance and quality standards for the Logistics category team
Be creative and pragmatic in identifying and quantifying opportunities for improvement
Support end-to-end execution of Logistics KPI related strategies, ensuring that global and sub-regional category teams are aligned
Monitor user feedback and satisfaction with quality of KPI insights/dashboards
Leverage the procurement technologies we already have to enhance effectiveness and improve user experience
Be and expert in all Logistics sourcing platforms, including features and future roadmaps
Provide support in continuing to advance the Logistics sourcing platforms, including digitization and incorporation of new technologies to drive efficiency and value capture e.g. AI usage and autonomous sourcing.
Use the benchmarking tool to optimise opportunities to drive value
Identify and share improved ways of working to increase output and process simplification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
3+ years of experience in a Procurement or Business Analytics field
Expertise in end to end Procurement and Category Management or related Business Consulting Services
Extensive experience in Logistics sourcing platforms
Experience in SAP MM or similar ERP systems, Business Warehouse, ARIBA
An agile and digital mindset – continuous pursuit of excellence and automation
Track record influencing and managing senior stakeholders and driving change across- border teams.
Ability to develop compelling business cases and presentations
Experience in process or value chain engineering skills (lean, 6 sigma etc); qualifications and certifications are desirable.
Expertise in Procurement process design, problem solving and simplification in a large corporate and or multi-national/s
Strong capability to embed practices through effective change management and communications methods.
Project Management: Proven track record of delivery
Fluency in English
Fluency in another European language would be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisProcurementCategory ManagementLogistics sourcingSAP MMBusiness WarehouseARIBAPower BIprocess engineeringKPI development

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementchange managementproblem solvingcommunicationcreativitypragmatismcollaborationinfluencingpresentation skillsagile mindset

Certifications

lean6 sigma