Procurement Data Analyst

<p style="text-align:left">At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><b><span>Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.</span></b></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Join Associated Bank’s procurement team to help drive smarter business decisions through data and analytics. In this role, you’ll deliver insights that improve supplier performance, track savings, and support strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with leaders across Procurement, Finance, and IT while helping shape the future of procurement analytics capabilities.<div><h2>Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li><span>Analyze procurement, supplier, and spend data to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities, and business insights.</span></li><li><span>Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical models that support procurement performance tracking and executive decision-making.</span></li><li><span>Partner with Procurement, Finance, and business leaders to deliver data-driven recommendations for sourcing and supplier strategies.</span></li><li><span>Design and manage standardized savings tracking methodologies aligned with organizational reporting requirements.</span></li><li><span>Create supplier performance reporting that connects cost, service, and value outcomes to business objectives and contracts.</span></li><li><span>Establish analytics standards, metric definitions, and data quality controls to improve reporting accuracy and consistency.</span></li><li><span>Collaborate with IT and data teams to support scalable procurement analytics tools, integrations, and data architecture solutions.</span></li><li><span>Identify opportunities to improve analytics processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency as the organization evolves.</span></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><span>Education & Experience</span></h2><h3><span>Required</span></h3><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li><li><span>3+ years of experience performing analytics in procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related enterprise function.</span></li><li><span>3+ years of hands-on experience building dashboards, reports, and analytical models using BI tools, visualization platforms, or advanced Excel.</span></li><li><span>2+ years of experience applying data standards, validation logic, and quality controls to ensure accurate and repeatable analytics outputs.</span></li></ul><h3></h3><h3><span>Preferred</span></h3><ul><li><span>2+ years of experience working with procurement systems or spend analytics tools.</span></li><li><span>2+ years of experience partnering with business units or Finance teams on analytics requirements, reporting, or integrations.</span></li><li><span>1+ years of experience supporting supplier performance reviews or category strategies with analytical insights.</span></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><span>Why You’ll Love Working Here</span></h2><p><span>At Associated Bank, you’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and insights directly influence business decisions and operational success. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through meaningful work, development opportunities, and strong cross-functional partnerships. Apply today to make an impact.</span></p></div><p></p><p><span>We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Paid time off to volunteer in your community. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. </span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span>Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/associatedbank/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/associated-bank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a><span> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/AssociatedBank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a><span>.</span> </p><p></p><p><b><span>Compliance Statement</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. </span></p><p></p><p><span>Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact </span><a href="mailto:leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com</span></span></span></span></span></a><span> if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice </span><a href="https://www.associatedbank.com/pdf/everify.PDF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>English or Spanish</span></a><span>. Know Your Right to Work </span><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>English</span></a><span> or </span><a href="http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Spanish</span></a><span>.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Associated Bank is Pay Transparency</span><span> compliant.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>$59,010.00 - $101,160.00 per year

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