Procurement Analyst

OverviewTo provide high‑quality analytical and strategic support across WRU’s procurement activity, enabling value‑driven decision making, supplier performance insight, and effective sourcing and contracting in support of WRU’s long‑term procurement transformation and cost efficiency goals.Salary£30,000 per annumClosing Date9th December 2025LocationPrincipality Stadium, CardiffHours of work35 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Our working hours are generally 9am‑5pm but our approach to hybrid working – “Team Tactics” means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work‑life balance.Responsible toProcurement ManagerContractPermanent. Subject to 6‑month probationary period.The Person – Knowledge, skills and experienceExperience of working in a procurement commercial or finance related roleExperience of data analysis, cost breakdowns or supplier assessment with strong analytical and data interpretation skillsCommercial awareness and understanding of supplier economicsExposure to tendering processes, contract analysis or supplier engagementExperience of supporting or leading small projectsExcellent Excel and data modelling abilityConfident communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skillsStrong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesCollaborative and proactive approach to working with cross‑functional teamsDetail‑oriented with strong critical thinking abilitySelf‑starter, motivated to take ownership of tasks and follow throughCalm under pressure, able to meet deadlines in a dynamic environmentStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skillsAbility to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirableThe Role – Key responsibilities, tasks and activitiesDeliver meaningful supplier and market analysis to support strategic sourcing and procurement strategy development.Develop and maintain cost models and pricing analysis to support robust commercial decision‑making across all spend categories.Plan, coordinate and support RFP/RFQ activity, ensuring a structured and data‑led sourcing process aligned with WRU goals.Support and participate in supplier negotiations, including preparation of negotiation strategy, value tracking and post‑negotiation analysis.Collaborate with category leads and key stakeholders to ensure procurement activity is aligned with operational needs, budget constraints, and long‑term planning.Support implementation of supplier performance tracking and KPIs, contributing to continuous improvement and contract value realisation.Act as a proactive, collaborative member of the procurement function, contributing to a culture of excellence, professionalism, and stakeholder engagement.Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.Key relationshipsWider Finance teamProcurement teamWRU RequirementsThe WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's Licence is desirable.The Perks – Employee benefitsSalary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)Life assurance schemeWRU Group Ticket AllocationEmployee assistance programmeTeam Tactics – hybrid working arrangementsFree stadium parking and gymWRU Group store and tour discountsWRU Group partnership offersEye Care Voucher SchemeCycle to Work SchemeOur ValuesThe WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.Inclusion At The WRUThe WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high‑performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024‑2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.Diversity monitoringWe know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say' if you would rather not answer any question. #J-18808-Ljbffr