Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry’s most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!

Job Overview:
The Procurement Data Analyst will be responsible for supporting procurement strategies, operations, and spending analytics initiatives with a focus on optimizing global supplier spend and utilization of various technology and external services (e.g., hardware, software, etc.) through detailed analysis and cross-functional stakeholder interaction.

If you have a passion to connect and turn data into insights, this may be the perfect job for you. In this role, you will support the procurement team in providing sourcing and procurement advice to designated business areas, acting as a category expert to the business, and contributing to the wider strategic planning of the Procurement Team.

Additionally, the analyst will support the procurement team in determining and managing sourcing strategies within multiple categories or subcategories, identifying and engaging with key senior stakeholders to ensure a robust methodology is utilized to identify requirements, search, and appraise appropriate supply sources.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform extensive research and analysis using relevant business databases and S2P systems. Provide analytical data and information to support procurement initiatives and assist in performing market research to identify potential suppliers.

Provide analytics to aid in contract negotiations, assist in contract negotiations, and make recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams. Create customized reports for trend analysis, spend distribution, and comparison.

Manage and drive key source activities for business projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget with appropriate risk management.

Assist in building business cases for procuring certain goods or services from key suppliers through competent financial analysis.

Assist in driving compliance with procurement processes. Support special projects, including vendor audit, reporting, and research.

Assist the Procurement team with ad-hoc analysis/research and reporting of spend and procurement operations.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline, from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 2 years in a procurement/data analysis role supporting Supply Chain Operations.

Ability to gather facts, perform root cause analysis, and draw conclusions, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, in addition to being a self-starter.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Access, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Experience managing change across multiple stakeholder groups.

Negotiation skills to influence stakeholders in a strategic direction.

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, global, and changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with team members and stakeholders.

Knowledge of S2P, S2C, and Cognos is preferred.

Familiarity with Agile, JDE, Power BI, BOM structure convention, supply chain terminology, and practices are highly desirable.