Procurement Analyst

Job description

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. **Role description:** The **Procurement Analyst** will lead sourcing delivery and drive strategic supplier innovation. The role will also assist and support team leaders with performance management, coaching team members, and identifying development needs. **Role accountabilities:** - Lead contract management process including work authorizations and amendments. - Lead RFx processes through requirement and specification gathering - Deliver outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact. - Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues. - Resolve complex/internal supplier queries in line with policies and procedures - Independently collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods and formats. - Manage complex data analysis processes and opportunities for data-driven improvements. - Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education **Qualifications & Experience:** - Experience working in an analyst, procurement, commercial or business support role, with exposure to procurement processes, supplier management or sourcing activities within a complex organizational environment. - Demonstrated understanding of procurement principles, sourcing processes and supplier lifecycle management, with the ability to support effective procurement operations and business objectives. - Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting procurement, supplier or commercial data to support informed decision making, reporting and operational improvements. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, evaluate information and provide practical recommendations that support procurement performance. - Experience supporting procurement activities, including supplier engagement, contract administration, spend analysis or reporting, within a structured business environment. - Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate procurement records, data integrity and compliance with established governance and procurement policies. - Good organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activities and deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timelines. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with procurement colleagues, business stakeholders and suppliers across a matrixed organization. - Experience using procurement, ERP or reporting systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support analysis and reporting activities. Continue your career journey as an Arcadian. We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.