Graduate Procurement Analyst

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a procurement professional to support sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories. The role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to assist tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract administration.

You will support negotiations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and conduct market research to stay aware of industry trends, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and tools.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; CIPS qualification desirable.
• 2–3 years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Understanding of IT procurement and supplier management.
• Experience supporting tenders, negotiations, and contract reviews.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across a range of categories.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assist with tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract administration.
• Support negotiations and help identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support ongoing supplier management.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across a range of categories.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assist with tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract administration.
• Support negotiations and help identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and support ongoing supplier management.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent; CIPS qualification desirable.
• 2–3 years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Understanding of IT procurement and supplier management.
• Experience supporting tenders, negotiations, and contract reviews.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with procurement tools and systems.
• Collaborative, proactive, and flexible team player.