Analyst - Strategic Procurement

What you will do

• Analyse procurement, supplier, contract and spend data to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities and areas for performance improvement, delivering accurate analysis and evidence-based recommendations. Elicit, document and validate business requirements for procurement processes, reporting, data and system enhancements, translating requirements into user stories, functional specifications, acceptance criteria and test scenarios. Design, develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical models covering spend, savings, supplier performance, compliance, framework agreements and procurement pipeline, and support the development and implementation of reporting requirements for Source-to-Pay systems. Develop robust commercial and financial models for sourcing evaluations, scenario analysis, demand forecasting and benefits tracking. Support procurement data governance through data standards, definitions, quality rules and master data structures for suppliers, categories, materials and services. Map current and future-state processes, identify root causes and control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, compliance and user experience. What we are looking for A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline. Relevant experience in procurement, commercial analysis, business analysis or data analytics within a large or complex organisation; construction or project-based industry experience is highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, map processes and analyse root causes, combined with strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, present actionable insights and develop clear business recommendations. Ability to leverage AI tools to analyse procurement and supplier data, identify trends, prepare insights and support decision-making. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data cleansing, lookups, pivot tables, formulas, charts, macros, Power Query and analytical modelling, with experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau or a comparable business intelligence platform. Experience with process mapping and documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio, as well as Microsoft Power Platform including Power Automate and Power Apps. Strong written, verbal, facilitation and presentation skills.