Procurement Senior Analyst

CBRE; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in London is seeking a Procurement Senior Analyst to manage supplier relationships and support RFP processes while delivering detailed analyses. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and significant experience, alongside strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a collaborative environment within the global leader in commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to conduct advanced financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance and development programs.
• Design and manage RFP processes to support program goals.
• Prepare and present results of analysis and reports.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced analytical and quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications preferred

Tools

Ariba

SAP ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Senior Analyst – CBRE

London – England – United Kingdom

About The Role

The purpose of this position is to manage the supplier relationship process, run and support supplier RFPs, and design, analyze and provide complex reports based on the collection of data related to the sourcing, contracting, and management and performance of suppliers.

Role Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the supplier performance management and development program as well as supplier business reviews.
• Designs and manages the RFP processes to support program goals and requirements. Works with internal and client stakeholders in establishing, managing, creating RFPs and analyzing purchasing projects.
• Works with stakeholders to rationalize active supplier list.
• Prepares and presents results of analysis and reports along with their relative impact(s) to the business to all levels of management.
• Maintain data integrity of databases and make changes as required to enhance accuracy, usefulness and access.
• Collects and rationalizes complex data from multiple sources. Ensures data integrity and accuracy. Uses aggregate data from multiple sources to create a complete analysis, improvement and/or recommendation(s).
• Coordinates with global souring team and peers to aggregate data align reporting.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes in subject teams and day‑to‑day functions.
• Acts as project lead, including supervisory and/or managerial activities, in the coordination of the procurement team to successfully complete specified projects.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements by and among the clients and/or companies.
• Develops scenario planning tools/models (exit/maintain/grow). Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends in general business conditions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan and supervise assignments of lower‑level employees.

Disability Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to successfully perform their job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a four‑year college and/or university.
• Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training.
• C.P.M., C.P.S.M. or N.A.C.M. certifications or eligibility preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to address problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Education / Experience

Diploma/Degree from an accredited educational institution in the field of business or equivalent field is preferred but not required. Commensurate work experience and skill level will be considered. Focus should be on attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to innovate rather than education or work experience. Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience is required. History of consistent accuracy and ability to manage time is required.

Communication Skills

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co‑workers, and/or supervisor.

Financial Knowledge

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Skills & Abilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Spreadsheet skill set to include advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, formulas, and familiarity with Ariba and SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short‑term impact to co‑workers and supervisor.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate’s unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Service Line

Global Workplace Solutions – GWS Segment