Analyst, Strategic Procurement

Analyst, Strategic Procurement

**About the role**

The Analyst, Strategic Procurement position within the Finance division's Strategic Procurement team at QIC involves analysing procurement data to offer insights and reporting crucial for strategic sourcing and decision-making, in line with corporate objectives. The role aims to enhance reporting capabilities through continuous improvement and technology utilization, while supporting other procurement and third-party management initiatives. Additionally, the Analyst will engage with business stakeholders to advocate for the governance of Strategic Procurement.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support procurement decision-making with data insights and preparing draft reporting.
- Track and report key procurement metrics for cost reduction and value enhancement.
- Manage our Procurement Compliance Oversight Program and our intranet page and prepare newsletters.
- Develop and maintain documented processes for repeatable reporting.
- Provide data insights for strategic sourcing and category planning.
- Monitor supplier risk and support contract registers.
- Manage annual risk reviews with key suppliers.
- Assist in implementing strategic ESG initiatives.
- Conduct audits to ensure governance adherence.
- Identify and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support for procurement activities.
- Assist in delivering high-quality training and presentations.

**About you**

You will be passionate about procurement and possess the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders. You will also have:

- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Finance or Mathematics.
- Strong analytical skills which can be translated to understand procurement data to maximise business value, and track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Ability and interest in exploring and adopting new technology and continuous improvement as the team and AI technology grows
- Ability to draw meaningful insights from data for organizational benefit.
- Skilled in presenting data insights effectively to the final audience.
- Experience in drafting newsletters and managing intranet sites.
- Exhibits curiosity for learning, commercial curiosity and a passion for professional development.
- Genuine interest in the field of procurement.

**About Us**

**About QIC**:
As one of Australia's leading institutional investment managers with more than A$100billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.

At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and the planet. If we invest well, we will all do better together.

**Life at QIC**:
We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us:

- Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged - certified Family Inclusive Workplace
- Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
- Annual fitness/home office reimbursement
- Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
- 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
- Financial study assistance and study leave
- Community leave for supporting the causes you love
- Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth

Job ID 300000393178726