Procurement Analyst

WRU - Welsh Rugby Union; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Cardiff is seeking a Procurement Analyst to provide high-quality analytical support across procurement activities. The role involves supplier performance insight and strategic decision-making aligned with cost efficiency goals. Candidates should have a strong background in procurement and data analysis, with excellent communication skills. Offers include a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, fostering work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Life assurance scheme

Free stadium parking and gym

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or finance-related role.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of supplier economics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver supplier and market analysis.
• Develop cost models and pricing analysis.
• Coordinate RFP/RFQ activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Vendor engagement

Project support

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Welsh language skills (desirable)

Job description

Overview

To provide high‑quality analytical and strategic support across WRU’s procurement activity, enabling value‑driven decision making, supplier performance insight, and effective sourcing and contracting in support of WRU’s long‑term procurement transformation and cost efficiency goals.

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Closing Date

9th December 2025

Location

Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Hours of work

35 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Our working hours are generally 9am‑5pm but our approach to hybrid working – “Team Tactics” means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work‑life balance.

Responsible to

Procurement Manager

Contract

Permanent. Subject to 6‑month probationary period.

The Person – Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working in a procurement commercial or finance related role
• Experience of data analysis, cost breakdowns or supplier assessment with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of supplier economics
• Exposure to tendering processes, contract analysis or supplier engagement
• Experience of supporting or leading small projects
• Excellent Excel and data modelling ability
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and proactive approach to working with cross‑functional teams
• Detail‑oriented with strong critical thinking ability
• Self‑starter, motivated to take ownership of tasks and follow through
• Calm under pressure, able to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable

The Role – Key responsibilities, tasks and activities

• Deliver meaningful supplier and market analysis to support strategic sourcing and procurement strategy development.
• Develop and maintain cost models and pricing analysis to support robust commercial decision‑making across all spend categories.
• Plan, coordinate and support RFP/RFQ activity, ensuring a structured and data‑led sourcing process aligned with WRU goals.
• Support and participate in supplier negotiations, including preparation of negotiation strategy, value tracking and post‑negotiation analysis.
• Collaborate with category leads and key stakeholders to ensure procurement activity is aligned with operational needs, budget constraints, and long‑term planning.
• Support implementation of supplier performance tracking and KPIs, contributing to continuous improvement and contract value realisation.
• Act as a proactive, collaborative member of the procurement function, contributing to a culture of excellence, professionalism, and stakeholder engagement.
• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.

Key relationships

• Wider Finance team
• Procurement team

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's Licence is desirable.

The Perks – Employee benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation
• Employee assistance programme
• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
• Free stadium parking and gym
• WRU Group store and tour discounts
• WRU Group partnership offers
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high‑performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024‑2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Diversity monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say' if you would rather not answer any question.