Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.
The Procurement Business Analyst plays a key role in optimizing procurement performance, improving sourcing processes, and enabling data‑driven decision-making. This role partners closely with Procurement, Finance, Suppliers, and Operational teams to analyse spend patterns, evaluate supplier performance, identify savings opportunities, and support the delivery of strategic procurement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Spend & Performance Analytics
Analyse spend, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs to surface trends, risks, and opportunities.
Maintain accurate dashboards and reports (e.g., savings, compliance, service levels).
Ensure data integrity across procurement systems and reporting tools.
Process & System Improvement
Map and optimise procurement processes to increase efficiency and compliance.
Support enhancements to S2P/P2P systems, workflows, and digital procurement tools.
Identify and implement automation and continuous improvement opportunities.
Supplier & Category Insight
Provide analytical insight to category managers on cost drivers, market trends, and supplier performance.
Support sourcing events with data-driven evaluations and comparisons.
Contribute to category strategies through robust commercial and operational analysis.
Financial & Commercial Analysis
Build financial models and business cases to support sourcing decisions.
Track savings, benefit realisation, and contractual compliance.
Support procurement budgeting, forecasting, and spend governance.
Stakeholder Reporting & Engagement
Produce clear, compelling insight packs for leadership and governance forums.
Translate complex data into simple recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or business analysis.
Experience supporting large or complex procurement environments preferred.
Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent) is an advantage.
Strong data analysis and modelling skills (Excel, Power BI, SQL preferred).
Experience with procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
Understanding of procurement processes (S2P, P2P, category management).
Knowledge of contract structures, TCO analysis, and commercial models.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all data analysis and governance activities.
Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior in procurement and data management practices.
Adaptability: Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement in compliance and data governance processes.
Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
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At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world.
As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.