Analyst - Strategic Procurement

John Holland Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development programs

Iconic Australian projects

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

John Holland in Melbourne seeks an Analyst in the national Strategic Procurement team to turn business needs and complex data into insights, reports and process improvements that support governance and performance. You will analyze procurement and spend data, develop dashboards and models, map processes, and collaborate with procurement, finance and project teams to enable informed decisions.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have strong Excel and BI skills, and can apply AI tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience in procurement analysis within a large organisation; construction/project based experience valued.
• Strong ability to map requirements and analyze data to derive insights.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to analyse procurement and supplier data.
• Advanced Excel with BI reporting and modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse procurement, supplier, contract and spend data to identify trends, risks and savings opportunities.
• Elicit, document and validate requirements for procurement processes and reporting.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical models for spend, supplier performance and governance.
• Develop robust financial models for sourcing evaluations and scenario analysis.
• Support data governance with standards for suppliers and categories.
• Map processes and identify root causes to improve efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Data analytics

Procurement analysis

Business intelligence

Excel advanced

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

Power Apps

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Visio

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

As an Analyst within our national Strategic Procurement team, you will support strategic and operational procurement outcomes through business analysis, data analytics and continuous improvement initiatives. Partnering with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Technology and project teams, you'll turn business needs and complex data into actionable insights, reporting solutions and process improvements that support informed decision-making, procurement governance and business performance.

This role is based at John Holland's Flinders Gate office in Melbourne.

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.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.