Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Hays working for your tomorrow We’re on a journey as a global business to build the technology of tomorrow and continue to lead from the front across our industry. We want to redefine and reshape our technology strategy in the face of a rapidly evolving digital world, looking at new ways to leverage AI and innovative technology. Our vision is to create a more integrated and product-led organisation, designing holistic global technology solutions that enable us to continually improve the way we deliver our services, both internally and externally. The role With the acceleration of digital technologies, diverse procurement requirements are becoming an essential need to support and enable rapidly evolving digital business objectives. The Technology Procurement Analyst is a key player in the team, analyzing data, market trends, supplier performance, and other factors to make informed procurement decisions. The Technology Procurement function at Hays is a newly established function with an ambitious road-map, which will provide an exciting challenge to any prospective candidate. This opportunity offers a frontline role to support our Technology transformation efforts and will intervene across all Technology sub-categories. What you will need to succeed

• Ability to ‘tell the story’ in a clear and coherent manner
• Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills. Ability to interact at all levels
• Highly efficient, with the energy and tenacity to see work through to completion, ensuring deadlines are met at all times;
• Copes well with pressure and with appropriate organisational skills to manage a diverse range of tasks. Is analytical and process-oriented;
• A team player with great people skills who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships;
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-functional teams;
• Able to pitch own ideas using data-driven or value-based arguments
• Unquestionable ethics and the desire to always do the right thing
• A bachelor's degree in business or other management discipline. Certification by purchasing and supply chain professional bodies, such as the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is a plus;
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in data analysis and market research. Ability to clearly interpret findings from data: translate complex data into actionable insights to drive decision making;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (highly proficient in Excel) and Sourcing/Procurement solutions for e-sourcing, spend analytics, contract lifecycle management (CLM), market intelligence and Procure-to-Pay (P2P);
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Technology operating models, best practice, and the application of enterprise strategies to meet business needs
• Experience in a Procurement Analyst role or similar analytical role.
• Previous experience of building spend cubes or spend analysis tools ‘from scratch’
• Other functional experience in IT is a plus
• Knowledge and use of P2P and CLM tools

• The opportunity to make a seismic impact and help enable the business through the delivery of effective digital solutions.
• The opportunity to work in a business that values people at the heart of what they do and creates a support and inclusive environment to enable you to flourish.
• The reward and benefits associated with this role will be competitive to the market and experience of the successful candidate.
• Culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your earning potential
• Best technology in the industry and a renowned training programme to support success and drive rapid career progression and ongoing development
• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Opportunity to take your career globally
• Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
• Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Community of internal support networks.
• Paid volunteering days for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative.