Procurement Analyst

Job Title: Procurement Analyst Job Description: We’re looking for a Procurement Analyst to join Dentsu and contribute to the provision of service improvements, value for money, and best practice through Professional Procurement activities within Dentsu Global Functions. You’ll be responsible for implementing new and existing projects in line with the strategic direction of the Procurement Category Plans across the IT category. You’ll utilise strategic sourcing methodology and supplier/stakeholder management principles to deliver savings and service improvements in line with business strategy. The difference you’ll make

• Support and own key initiatives across the IT category in line with the category plans of the Procurement Managers
• Own reporting and in life management of key vendors
• Support the generation, evolution and delivery of category plans, identifying areas of potential focus for reducing spend across the global IT spend
• Identification of SRM initiatives within the IT department that require governance and ownership
• Design, build and update key reports used for tracking and monitoring, including break down of cost reduction into P&L impact, CAPEX/OPEX

What you’ll bring

• Minimum of 2 years procurement experience, with end-to-end knowledge of the strategic sourcing process including, SRM, demand management and vendor management
• Experience in, or an excellent understanding of IT procurement
• Solid understanding of commercial processes such as the billing process, purchase orders etc
• Ability to design process, implement and manage process and governance
• Excellent data analysis and Excel skills, able to manage and shape large amounts of raw data to extract, prioritise and summarise distinct opportunities
• Experience of shaping policy and process to manage business behaviour, able to lead a team of stakeholders to resolve issues and implement strategies

It would also be nice for you to have

• Good communication skills able to build strong stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet targets

What else you need to know This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. There is a requirement to be in the office once a week. About dentsu international Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms. Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future. Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers. www.dentsu.com About Dentsu Group (dentsu) Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale. How we’ll reward you As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs Inclusion and Diversity We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Location: London Brand: Global Technology Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent