Transactional Analyst

Job Title: Transactional Analyst
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: Month initial contract with pre-approval to extend to Months
Hybrid: days per week in Montreal office

Manager would like to focus on bilingual candidates with:
- SAP ECC or S/HANA hands-on experience
- Experience creating reports, KPIs, trackers, dashboards
- Power BI Design and maintenance of dashboards and visualizations experience
- Practical knowledge of VBA and/or Power Query
- Participation in process improvement, automation, standardization projects

About the role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Transactional Analyst to join our Global Procurement team. This role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day procurement operations by managing transactional activities in SAP, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data, and collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure efficient and compliant procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Transactional Support:

• Execute transactional procurement activities in SAP, including material updates, pricing changes, and purchase-related configurations
• Manage ServiceNow tickets related to Outline Agreements (OAs), ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Investigate and resolve transactional issues related to purchase orders, vendor data, and contracts

Outline Agreement (OA) Management:

• Create, update, and maintain Outline Agreements, including the addition, removal, and correction of materials and pricing
• Support OA lifecycle activities, including renewals, updates, and expiration checks
• Ensure alignment and consistency of procurement data across plants, systems, and agreements

Data Integrity & Master Data Maintenance:

• Maintain high-quality procurement data by updating and validating:
• Material master data (descriptions, units of measure, manufacturer details)
• Vendor master data (tax settings, banking details, account structures)
• Identify and correct inconsistencies to ensure system accuracy and compliance

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Support reporting initiatives, including dashboards, trackers, and performance metrics (KPIs)
• Contribute to identifying material leakage and improving automation coverage

Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration:

• Act as a key point of contact for transactional procurement requests
• Collaborate with category analysts, specialists, and global support teams to resolve issues and implement changes
• Engage with suppliers to validate and confirm vendor information when required

Continuous Improvement & Projects:

• Participate in initiatives such as:
• Vendor consolidation and rationalization
• OA hygiene and data cleansing activities
• Procurement automation and process standardization
• Dashboard creation in Power BI
• Support project tracking, reporting, and execution across multiple initiatives

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or transactional operations
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• – years of experience preparing reports and analyzing complex data to deliver actionable insights and drive decision-making
• Hands-on experience with SAP (ECC or S/HANA)
• Familiarity with procurement processes (PP, contracts, supplier data)
• Verbal/written communication skills (French and English)

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Power Apps is an asset
• Working Knowledge of VBA and Power Query
• Experience designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports and visualizations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive with a focus on continuous improvement
• Highly organized and process-driven
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Strong team player and collaborative mindset