Procurement & Supply Chain Business Operations Analyst

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Title:

Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) Business Operations (Bus Ops) Analyst

Position Summary

The P&SC Bus Ops Analyst is responsible for delivering analytical support for strategic and operational decision-making in the Procurement & Supply Chain organization. This role provides data-driven insights, supplier performance reporting, cost analysis, program management support, and process optimization to improve efficiency and support enterprise-wide initiatives. The Analyst works closely with leadership, suppliers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders, exercising independent judgement to interpret data, identify risks, and recommend solutions.

Location:

Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA (New Manchester)

Job Duties And Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, spend reports, and analytical models to support procurement and supply chain strategy.

- Analyze cost drivers, market trends, and historical data to support procurement and supply chain.

- Conduct detailed spend, variance, and performance analysis to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements.

- Support sourcing initiatives by evaluating RFP/RFQ responses, compiling cost models, and preparing data-driven recommendations.

- Analyze supplier performance and contract compliance, escalating risks or deviations to leadership.

- Perform contract analyses, benchmarking, total cost of ownership reviews, and risk assessments.

- Contribute to system enhancements, ERP improvements, and adoption of new procurement and supply chain technologies.

- Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline procurement and supply chain workflows.

- Effectively interface with internal stakeholders (Procurement and Category Managers) and suppliers.

- Present findings and recommendations to management, articulating insights clearly and professionally.

- Review and validate warehouse and inventory transaction adjustments and collaborate with responsible personnel to drive timely and accurate resolution

Additional Responsibilities

- Perform data cleansing activities to transition ERP systems from IBM Maximo to Oracle as assigned.

- Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), supplier onboarding, department onboarding, and other elements of procurement programs.

- Support change management efforts by helping teams understand new processes, tools, and best practices.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

- Storm role duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Required

- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field.

- 2+ years of relevant experience inclusive of procurement, supply chain, business analytics, or financial analysis required.

- Experience supporting ERP systems and BI/reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Oracle and PowerBI preferred.

Skills/Abilities

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.

- Strong Excel and data modeling skills.

- Ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work is typically of moderate complexity requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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