Procurement Analyst - CRH Western Europe Corporate

Description

• Monitor market trends and commodity price fluctuations.
• Work collaboratively with Central CRH E-sourcing team to ensure S2C (Source to Pay) efficiencies and high standard of operation.
• Collaborate with category managers to manage exposure to commodity risks.
• Supply Chain Sustainability Data Gathering & Analysis
• Define and configure procurement KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Analyse bids and support supplier selection and negotiation.
• Track progress against sustainability goals and compliance requirements.
• Provide regular updates on procurement performance to leadership.
• Work with CRH procurement risk team updating Ireland supply chain risk data base utilising Moody’s and Dow Jones, central procurement intelligence data
• Draft and distribute procurement newsletters to internal stakeholders.
• Manage Ireland Procurement Sharepoint Portal, implement right document control process
• Supporting Category Managers in preparing and issuing RFIs,RFPs,RFQs and tenders to suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.
• Prepare reports and insights to support CRH ESG initiatives.
• Manage and execute e-sourcing events and tendering processes utilising SAP Ariba and Coupa CSO in line with company policies.
• Manage internal and external procurement communications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
• Develop and maintain procurement KPI dashboards and reports.
• Collect and analyse sustainability-related data from suppliers and procurement activities.
• Procurement Performance Reporting
• Monitor and report on KPI performance, collaboratively follow up with procurement team and suppliers ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive sustainable procurement practices.
• Support stakeholder engagement initiatives to promote procurement best practices.
• Prepare risk reports and recommend mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain or other relevant experience
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills; experience with Power BI tools is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or business analytics
• Strong knowledge of e-sourcing tools: Experience in Ariba and Coupa is advantageous but not required.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Clear and concise in both written and verbal communication.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Sustainability Awareness: Understands and promotes sustainable procurement practices.
• Adaptability: Responds well to changing priorities and market conditions.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
• Significant contribution to your pension plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance