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Procurement Cost Analyst

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Micron Technology

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Construction & Surveying

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in relevant fields, 5+ years in cost management, strong analytical skills, construction procurement experience, and proficiency in Microsoft and visualization tools.
  • You will analyze costs for construction and equipment, assess data quality, generate dashboards, conduct market analysis, collaborate with teams, and present findings to leadership.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, or equivalent experience
  • Building & Quantity Surveying
  • Project or Construction Management
  • Engineering – Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical
  • Related field of study
  • Experience: Preferred
  • Min 5+ years of relevant project experience in cost management / QS / Tool Installation / pricing / category or business analytics, particularly Cleanroom/Hospital/Pharmaceutical MEP Process Utilities Systems and CSA related. Candidates are to state the past construction projects & experience they have in their CVs.
  • Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Procurement, Construction Category Management background preferred
  • Understanding and demonstrable experience in construction procurement.
  • Self-motivated, driven individual who is comfortable working in a global, fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, computer skills (data analysis, excel reports, trends, pivot tables, SQL, python, etc), experience with visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc) a plus.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including using an analytic toolset and financial targets to incorporate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmarking concepts.
  • Experience in carrying out use of should cost (cost estimate) methodology.
  • Strong communication, consulting, interpersonal, presentation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
  • Experience and ability to build concise power point presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Category cost analysis, particularly construction and including equipment, spares, facilities expense, and tool installation projects.
  • Price and Should Cost (cost estimate) analysis to aid in category strategy and business negotiations.
  • Identify and analyze available reporting data (in source system or data warehouse) and ensure alignment to business process, data quality and requirements.
  • Carry out quality assessment of data, data reports and the accompanying decisions.
  • Explore opportunities to drive correlation to business problems through data analysis.
  • Generate summary and specified dashboard accounts which represent operational data in brief and intelligible format, suitable for the target audience, which includes partners, management leadership, department managers and directors.
  • Partner closely with Category Managers, Program Managers, and other function groups to carry out global, and/or regional process and IT improvement projects.
  • Identifying internal and external industry benchmarks, conduct market analysis & trends (related to analytics, commodities) to share with business partners & leadership.
  • Identify ways in which information systems tools can be used to address problems and improve processes.
  • Proven track record of being structured, including managing central repository systems.
  • Price/Cost tracking in areas of equipment, material, labour, rates, etc.
  • Collecting and analyzing budget vs actual cost variation.
  • Work closely with Program and/or Category Managers in coordinating and facilitate meetings, providing updates on strategic projects/initiatives.
  • Present data, market summaries, to leadership in facilitating decision making.
  • Schedule regular data and report reviews with category team and partners to get feedback and identify future needs.
  • Present and explain project / category data to the category team members, drive discussion and action items related to business direction.
  • Occasional travel required.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Procurement Cost Analyst role?

The main focus of the Procurement Cost Analyst role is to perform category cost analysis, particularly in construction, and to conduct price and should cost analysis to support category strategy and business negotiations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree, or equivalent experience in fields such as Building & Quantity Surveying, Project or Construction Management, Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical), or a related field is required.

How many years of relevant experience are preferred for candidates?

A minimum of 5+ years of relevant project experience in cost management, quantity surveying, tool installation, pricing, or business analytics is preferred.

What specific skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft applications and data analysis tools, experience with visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI, and strong communication and presentation skills.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, occasional travel may be required for this position.

Is experience in construction procurement important for this role?

Yes, understanding and demonstrable experience in construction procurement is important for success in this role.

What type of projects should candidates have experience in?

Candidates should have experience in Cleanroom/Hospital/Pharmaceutical MEP Process Utilities Systems and CSA related construction projects.

Does the company provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Micron Technology provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What tools and software should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be proficient in data analysis, Excel reports, trends, and pivot tables, and familiarity with SQL and Python is a plus. Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI is also beneficial.

How can candidates request assistance during the application process?

Candidates can request assistance or reasonable accommodations by contacting hrsupport_india@micron.com.

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Micron Technology

We're accelerating the transformation of information to intelligence.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1-10
Employees
1978
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Micron is a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information. We have approximately 40,000 team members in 17 countries who work with the world’s most trusted brands, delivering memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications and sparking countless possibilities in technology.