Procurement Analyst & Systems Lead

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Discount programmes

Catering on campus

Social events

Sports activities

Learning & development

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Procurement Analyst and Systems Lead who will transform procurement through data, technology and continuous improvement. You will own procurement analytics, dashboards and Source-to-Pay systems across the Practice, delivering insights to support strategic decisions and performance improvements.

You will partner with stakeholders across the global network to optimise processes, drive cost savings and digital innovation, while shaping the future of

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement analytics, reporting and delivering data-driven insights within a strategic procurement environment.
• Expertise in procurement and Source-to-Pay systems, with experience managing or implementing procurement technology platforms.
• Advanced analytical skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Tableau or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimisation of procurement dashboards, KPIs and management reporting.
• Own analytics, data interpretation and translate findings into clear business recommendations.
• Coordinate across UK and international offices to support procurement transformation and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the global organisation to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Data-driven insights

Source-to-Pay systems

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Dashboards & KPIs

Continuous improvement

Digital transformation

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

Procurement Analyst & Systems Lead

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Claire Jackson

Description

As a Procurement Analyst and Systems Lead at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role in transforming procurement through data, technology and continuous improvement. Working across the UK and international offices, you will combine advanced analytics with ownership of procurement systems to deliver meaningful insights, optimise processes, support strategic decision-making and help shape the future of procurement performance and capability across the Practice.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Use data and technology to influence procurement strategy and business decisions.
• Lead the development and optimisation of procurement systems and digital tools.
• Deliver actionable insights that drive cost savings, efficiency and supplier performance.
• Play a central role in procurement transformation and automation initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across a global organisation to improve processes and outcomes.

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong experience in procurement analytics, reporting and delivering data-driven insights within a strategic procurement environment.
• Expertise in procurement and Source-to-Pay systems, with experience managing or implementing procurement technology platforms.
• Advanced analytical skills with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Tableau or similar.
• The ability to interpret complex commercial data and translate findings into clear business recommendations.
• Experience developing dashboards, KPIs and management reporting that support informed decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
• A proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and digital innovation.

What we offer:

• private medical insurance for you and your family
• life assurance
• personal travel insurance
• access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching
• discount programmes for various retailers
• On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.
• To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.