Procurement Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst - Procurement

Location: London, UK

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.  Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What we’re looking for

In this role, you will report to the Group Financial Controller and be responsible for analysing the acquisition of goods and services essential to the Argus Media Group operations. The role will work closely with the Financial Control and FP&A teams to understand plan requirements, monitor expenditures, and implement cost savings. The Procurement Analyst will also be managing our relationships with third-party data providers.

You will also work alongside the business operations to ensure smooth coordination of procurement timelines and ensure timely and accurate fulfilment of orders in line with our policies and guidelines.

What we’re looking for in you:

This is a well-rounded position requiring close collaboration with the business operations and Finance team. Culturally, this will suit a confident, outgoing and detailed orientated individual seeking a hands-on role within a collegiate and vibrant team environment.

• Good analytical and communication skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving;
• Demonstrable experience in project management, managing multiple stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse/interpret data to make informed decisions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment;
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment for an organisation that has a matrix reporting structure;
• Experience working in a procurement related position with negotiation experience desirable;
• Experience in implementing cost saving measures desirable;
• Good knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and best practices within procurement desirable;
• Understanding of analytics and visualisation tools desirable, ideally experience with PowerBI;
• Experience with ERP systems desirable, ideally experience with NetSuite.
• Background knowledge of a data and information-related business desirable;

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme 
• Group pension scheme 
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme 
• Flexible working environment 
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days  
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Season ticket travel loans 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Extensive internal and external training
• Training and support available for further job-related studies

Hours

9am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions 

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.