Purpose
The Procurement Analyst will support the Procurement Director in delivering best-in-class procurement processes and performance across Ireland.
This role is responsible for managing e-sourcing and tendering activities, tracking procurement KPIs, monitoring commodity risks, analysing sustainability data, and ensuring effective communication internally and externally.
The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Manage and execute e-sourcing events and tendering processes utilising SAP Ariba and Coupa CSO in line with company policies.
Supporting Category Managers in preparing and issuing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and tenders to suppliers.
Analyse bids and support supplier selection and negotiation.
Work collaboratively with Central CRH E-sourcing team to ensure S2C (Source to Pay) efficiencies and high standard of operation.
Procurement Performance Reporting
Develop and maintain procurement KPI dashboards and reports.
Provide regular updates on procurement performance to leadership.
Identify trends and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
KPI Configuration & Tracking
Define and configure procurement KPIs aligned with business objectives.
Monitor and report on KPI performance, collaboratively following up with procurement team and suppliers ensuring timely corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.
Commodity Risk Tracking & Reporting
Monitor market trends and commodity price fluctuations.
Prepare risk reports and recommend mitigation strategies.
Work with CRH procurement risk team updating Ireland supply chain risk database utilising Moody's and Dow Jones, central procurement intelligence data.
Collaborate with category managers to manage exposure to commodity risks.
Supply Chain Sustainability Data Gathering & Analysis
Collect and analyse sustainability-related data from suppliers and procurement activities.
Track progress against sustainability goals and compliance requirements.
Prepare reports and insights to support CRH ESG initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive sustainable procurement practices.
Communication & Engagement
Draft and distribute procurement newsletters to internal stakeholders.
Manage internal and external procurement communications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Manage Ireland Procurement SharePoint Portal, implement right document control process.
Support stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote procurement best practices.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
Communication: Clear and concise in both written and verbal communication.
Adaptability: Responds well to changing priorities and market conditions.
Sustainability Awareness: Understands and promotes sustainable procurement practices.
Experience / Education
3+ years of experience in procurement or business analytics.
Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain or other relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of e-sourcing tools: Experience in Ariba and Coupa is advantageous but not required.
Sound knowledge of procurement processes.
Advanced Excel and data visualization skills; experience with Power BI tools is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Key stakeholders
Ireland Procurement Team
CRH Procurement Performance Reporting Team, E Sourcing Team and Sustainability, Innovation & Risk Team
Local, Division and other Group Finance teams
OpCo Quality and Sustainability Team
Internal and External Audit
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage.
We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
CRH operates in a decentralised, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organisation.
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