Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst

Bluestone Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst in Melbourne to support continuous improvement across procurement, supply chain and commercial performance. You will analyse procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities and help implement new systems and automation to enhance efficiency.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the role focuses on cost outcomes, process improvements and increased procurement capability, working closely with internal stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement processes and supplier data.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and engagement.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A proactive, resourceful and commercially minded approach.
• Experience with Timberline or WMS is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Analyse supplier pricing, purchasing trends, spend and procurement data.
• Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Prepare supplier, category and spend analysis reports.
• Support supplier reviews, negotiations and performance management.
• Maintain procurement systems, registers, supplier records and pricing data.
• Assist with supplier contracts, renewals and governance.
• Identify and implement procurement and supply chain process improvements.
• Develop process documentation, procedures and work instructions.
• Identify opportunities for AI, automation and workflow optimisation.
• Coordinate procurement and supply chain improvement projects.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Timberline

WMS

Job description

A well-established organisation is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst to support the continuous improvement of procurement, supply chain and commercial performance across the business.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role combines procurement analysis, data, process improvement, project coordination and technology enablement, with a focus on improving cost outcomes, operational efficiency and procurement capability.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to analyse procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve processes and support the implementation of new systems, reporting and automation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse supplier pricing, purchasing trends, spend and procurement data
• Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities
• Prepare supplier, category and spend analysis reports
• Support supplier reviews, negotiations and performance management
• Maintain procurement systems, registers, supplier records and pricing data
• Assist with supplier contracts, renewals and governance
• Identify and implement procurement and supply chain process improvements
• Develop process documentation, procedures and work instructions
• Identify opportunities for AI, automation and workflow optimisation
• Coordinate procurement and supply chain improvement projects

A well-established organisation is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst to support the continuous improvement of procurement, supply chain and commercial performance across the business.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role combines procurement analysis, data, process improvement, project coordination and technology enablement, with a focus on improving cost outcomes, operational efficiency and procurement capability.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to analyse procurement data, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve processes and support the implementation of new systems, reporting and automation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse supplier pricing, purchasing trends, spend and procurement data
• Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities
• Prepare supplier, category and spend analysis reports
• Support supplier reviews, negotiations and performance management
• Maintain procurement systems, registers, supplier records and pricing data
• Assist with supplier contracts, renewals and governance
• Identify and implement procurement and supply chain process improvements
• Develop process documentation, procedures and work instructions
• Identify opportunities for AI, automation and workflow optimisation
• Coordinate procurement and supply chain improvement projects

About you

• Experience with procurement processes and supplier data
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and engagement
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• A proactive, resourceful and commercially minded approach
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Experience within the domestic building or construction industry will be highly regarded, as will experience with Timberline or WMS.

The opportunity

• Newly focused role with genuine scope to influence business improvement
• Exposure across procurement, supply chain and commercial functions
• Opportunity to contribute to significant cost-saving initiatives
• Involvement in AI, automation and technology improvement
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation