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Stepan Company

Senior Manager, Global Procurement Finance - Analytics & AI Focus

Stepan Company, Northbrook, Illinois, us, 60065

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Overview

Senior Manager, Global Procurement Finance – Analytics & AI Focus Location: Northbrook, IL | Hybrid Role Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year Stepan Company is investing heavily in advanced analytics and AI to revolutionize our global procurement strategy. Join our Procurement Center of Excellence and help us build the future of data-driven decision-making. Are you excited about predictive analytics, AI, and uncovering insights in massive datasets? If you’ve spent the last 7+ years as an analyst in procurement, supply chain, or finance and want to roll up your sleeves, we want to meet you. What You’ll Do

Be the AI & Stats Guru : Apply machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis to procurement data. Spot trends, forecast outcomes, and drive cost savings with precision. Own the Analytics Roadmap : Lead the analytics tech stack evolution. Evaluate tools, manage RFPs, and ensure advancement in predictive and prescriptive analytics. Wrangle Complex Data : Work with large datasets, clean and enrich data with external sources to benchmark performance and uncover opportunities. Visualize & Communicate : Build dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, Excel) for stakeholders across the business. Manage Tech & Vendors : Oversee procurement analytics platforms and vendors; ensure KPIs are met and relationships are productive. Report What Matters : Deliver high-impact analytics for executive meetings; own savings pipeline reporting and validation. What You Bring

7+ years as an analyst in procurement, supply chain, or finance Deep experience with large datasets and advanced statistical analysis Strong technical chops: Power BI, Excel (advanced), Python, machine learning Critical thinking and storytelling skills Experience managing third-party software vendors and implementations Bachelor’s in Finance required; Master’s preferred Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Qualifications & Employment Type

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance, Analyst, and Supply Chain Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Benefits information is included with the posting where provided.

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