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Senior Procurement Analyst – Commercial Analytics Foodbuy
Sydney office based, Mitchell Street, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060
Perth office is the next preferred location
Reporting to the National Commercial Manager
Hybrid working model (2 days working from home & 3 days working in the office)
Compass Group Australia generates $2 billion in annual revenue, serving 350+ clients across 700+ sites with a team of 16,000. Through Foodbuy, our dedicated procurement and supply chain organization, we offer unmatched scale and expertise in sourcing, contracting, and supply management.
Join a global leader that champions innovation, empowers careers, and creates possibilities!
Foodbuy is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to provide high‑quality commercial insight and analytical support to our procurement and sourcing teams.
About the Role
This role is critical in supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contracting activities through robust data analysis, commercial modelling, and performance tracking. You will partner closely with senior procurement and finance stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial advisor and helping drive value across Foodbuy’s procurement portfolios.
This is a hands‑on analytical role with strong exposure to senior decision‑makers, ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex data and influencing outcomes through insight rather than people management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Procurement Analytics
Provide commercial and analytical support across Foodbuy procurement portfolios.
Deliver value‑based insights to inform sourcing, negotiation, and contracting decisions.
Perform net pricing, scenario, leakage, and inflation analysis.
Develop financial and pricing models to support sourcing events and deal structuring.
Provide commercial insight and challenge during contract reviews.
Track deal and contract performance against forecast outcomes.
Analyse and report on procurement initiatives, pipeline activity, and usage trends.
Commercial Modelling & Data Capability
Develop and maintain commercial models and templates tailored to procurement categories and events.
Support supplier tenders by assisting with commercial models and value criteria.
Maintain product cost mapping, including detailed supply‑chain value breakdowns.
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Use tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Microsoft Access to support analysis and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement & Ways of Working
Act as a trusted commercial partner to Procurement, Finance, and broader business stakeholders.
Communicate insights clearly and professionally to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Build strong working relationships within the Foodbuy commercial and procurement teams.
Contribute to a collaborative, service‑focused team culture.
Participate in commercial projects aimed at improving business performance and reducing costs.
Team Leadership
Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and technical support to procurement analysts
Review analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and commercial relevance
Contribute to the development of best‑practice commercial models, templates, and standards
Act as a role model for strong commercial thinking, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
Skills & Experience
Essential
Tertiary qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of product pricing, costing, and commercial principles.
Advanced Excel capability (including lookups, pivot tables, and financial modelling).
Experience working with large and complex datasets.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate commercial insights.
Sound business acumen with clear, professional communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Desirable
Experience in procurement, sourcing, negotiation, or contracting environments.
Exposure to Tableau, SQL, and/or Microsoft Access.
Experience within food, catering, FMCG, or a related industry.
Degree in Supply Chain or relevant CIPS qualification.
5 years’ post‑graduate experience in an analytical, commercial, or procurement‑focused role.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something bigger. If you enjoy turning data into commercial insight and influencing procurement outcomes, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering value across Foodbuy’s sourcing and contracting portfolio.
Why Compass Group
Be part of Australia’s largest food and support services company. You’ll work across iconic venues and leading workplaces, partnering with experts in culinary, technology and sustainability to deliver experiences people love. We offer scale, career pathways, and the autonomy to shape strategies that deliver meaningful, measurable growth.
The Benefits
Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass
If you're ready to take the next step in your marketing career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at careers@compass-group.com.au
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the process, please let us know—our team will support you in the way that works best for you.
Senior Procurement Analyst – Commercial Analytics Foodbuy
Sydney office based, Mitchell Street, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060
Perth office is the next preferred location
Reporting to the National Commercial Manager
Hybrid working model (2 days working from home & 3 days working in the office)
Compass Group Australia generates $2 billion in annual revenue, serving 350+ clients across 700+ sites with a team of 16,000. Through Foodbuy, our dedicated procurement and supply chain organization, we offer unmatched scale and expertise in sourcing, contracting, and supply management.
Join a global leader that champions innovation, empowers careers, and creates possibilities!
Foodbuy is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to provide high‑quality commercial insight and analytical support to our procurement and sourcing teams.
About the Role
This role is critical in supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contracting activities through robust data analysis, commercial modelling, and performance tracking. You will partner closely with senior procurement and finance stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial advisor and helping drive value across Foodbuy’s procurement portfolios.
This is a hands‑on analytical role with strong exposure to senior decision‑makers, ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex data and influencing outcomes through insight rather than people management.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Procurement Analytics
Provide commercial and analytical support across Foodbuy procurement portfolios.
Deliver value‑based insights to inform sourcing, negotiation, and contracting decisions.
Perform net pricing, scenario, leakage, and inflation analysis.
Develop financial and pricing models to support sourcing events and deal structuring.
Provide commercial insight and challenge during contract reviews.
Track deal and contract performance against forecast outcomes.
Analyse and report on procurement initiatives, pipeline activity, and usage trends.
Commercial Modelling & Data Capability
Develop and maintain commercial models and templates tailored to procurement categories and events.
Support supplier tenders by assisting with commercial models and value criteria.
Maintain product cost mapping, including detailed supply‑chain value breakdowns.
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Use tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Microsoft Access to support analysis and reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement & Ways of Working
Act as a trusted commercial partner to Procurement, Finance, and broader business stakeholders.
Communicate insights clearly and professionally to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Build strong working relationships within the Foodbuy commercial and procurement teams.
Contribute to a collaborative, service‑focused team culture.
Participate in commercial projects aimed at improving business performance and reducing costs.
Team Leadership
Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and technical support to procurement analysts
Review analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and commercial relevance
Contribute to the development of best‑practice commercial models, templates, and standards
Act as a role model for strong commercial thinking, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
Skills & Experience
Essential
Tertiary qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of product pricing, costing, and commercial principles.
Advanced Excel capability (including lookups, pivot tables, and financial modelling).
Experience working with large and complex datasets.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate commercial insights.
Sound business acumen with clear, professional communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Desirable
Experience in procurement, sourcing, negotiation, or contracting environments.
Exposure to Tableau, SQL, and/or Microsoft Access.
Experience within food, catering, FMCG, or a related industry.
Degree in Supply Chain or relevant CIPS qualification.
5 years’ post‑graduate experience in an analytical, commercial, or procurement‑focused role.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something bigger. If you enjoy turning data into commercial insight and influencing procurement outcomes, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering value across Foodbuy’s sourcing and contracting portfolio.
Why Compass Group
Be part of Australia’s largest food and support services company. You’ll work across iconic venues and leading workplaces, partnering with experts in culinary, technology and sustainability to deliver experiences people love. We offer scale, career pathways, and the autonomy to shape strategies that deliver meaningful, measurable growth.
The Benefits
Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass
If you're ready to take the next step in your marketing career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at careers@compass-group.com.au
We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all. If you require any adjustments or alternative methods of communication during the process, please let us know—our team will support you in the way that works best for you.
