Procurement Operations Analyst

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Sourcing & Procurement Team at Marsh Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This position is for a developing professional individual contributor in Procurement Services, who works under moderate supervision. This position implements S2P infrastructure solutions within the geography, ensures compliance with company policies relating to Source to Pay, and works with Sourcing and colleagues to ensure complex procurement activities are in place and maintained, to ensure that the organisation's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met.

We will count on you to:

• Resolve detailed issues with vendors regarding price, delivery, and terms to maintain relationships.
• Reviews Purchasing transactions to recommend incremental sourcing activity / contract compliance / opportunities for pricing improvement.
• Work with colleagues and suppliers to identify, document, analyse, and resolve any source to pay (S2P) related issues.
• Increase Spend Under Management – working with Sourcing teams on managing the category strategy, tail spend and compliance using category playbooks and rule engines to push spend through preferred vendors.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting – monitor Procurement performance metrics using Qlik. Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Risk Management - Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including supplier risks and compliance issues.
• Ensure that procurement practices adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

What you need to have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in global sourcing, procurement processes and supplier engagement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Commercial acumen—experience in the financial sector is a plus
• Experienced in data analysis and financial cost model development.
• Energetic and self-motivated individuals enjoy not only working in a team but also having autonomy to complete your role.
• Strong customer-focus with proven ability in influencing, communicating and negotiating.
• Proactive self-starter who is highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results under tight deadline

What makes you standout?

• Strong domain knowledge and experience in global sourcing and procurement.
• Experience using technology platforms such as Oracle and Qlik Sense.
• Experience working across multiple countries is a plus.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About MARSH:

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.