Senior Data Scientist (Procurement Analytics)

About the project

As a Data Scientist, you will own the data and analytics agenda that underpins strategic decisions across Group Procurement. You will lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics, predictive models and executive dashboards built on procurement systems (iValua, S/HANA, Oracle), while setting standards for data quality and governance. Acting as a trusted advisor to Procurement leadership – Category Managers, Procurement Excellence and Finance – you will combine technical expertise, leadership and business acumen to turn complex data into executive-level decisions and shape how Procurement uses data and AI at scale.

Your responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy statistical and machine-learning models, including spend forecasting, supplier risk scoring, price and savings analytics and anomaly detection and translate complex procurement questions into analytical solutions and own the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, from hypothesis and development to production and value tracking.
• Define the KPI framework and Procurement Dashboard roadmap, delivering decision-ready insights and recommendations to senior leadership; support sourcing, supplier management and category strategies through fact-based analysis.
• Set and enforce data standards, classifications and quality controls across procurement platforms; define data ownership and governance processes and lead the root-cause resolution of systemic data issues together with IT and data owners.
• Lead business requirements definition for Procurement Dashboard streams and analytics initiatives, prioritizing the backlog according to business value; ensure that analytics and reporting solutions are well documented, scalable and adopted by the business.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of data analysts and/or data scientists, while defining best practices and code and model review standards; manage team workload, priorities and delivery quality and contribute to the development of the data and analytics capability strategy.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Category Management, Procurement Excellence, Finance and IT; challenge assumptions and influence decisions through clear data storytelling, while driving continuous improvement and digital and AI initiatives across Group Procurement.

Our requirements

• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to prioritize business impact.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or R, including statistical modeling and machine learning.
• Expert-level knowledge of Power BI and advanced Excel, with experience designing enterprise-grade dashboards and data models.
• Deep understanding of procurement data, spend analytics, and procurement or supply chain processes.
• Proven experience leading analysts or data scientists and delivering analytics programs end to end.
• Strong executive communication, data storytelling, and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and master data management.
• Knowledge of iValua, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle R12.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and AI or GenAI use cases would be an advantage.
• 8+ years of experience in analytics or data science, including at least 3 years in a lead or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics, or equivalent professional experience.

What we offer

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Benefits

• access to courses e.g. Excel, VBA, RPA, Customer Care
• unlimited access to Udemy Business
• free chat/call with a therapist
• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• life insurance
• no dress code
• parking space for employees
• extra social benefits
• redeployment package
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives

Recruitment stages

• Interview with the recruiter
• Competency Tests/Language Verification
• Video call with a manager
• Final Decision

Capgemini Polska

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members globally in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.

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