EMEA Sourcing Associate

Join our team as the EMEA Sourcing Associate and join an innovative and dynamic Group Procurement team in our successful EMEA business.

At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.

What role will you play?

Reporting into the EMEA Sourcing Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and execution of EMEA strategic sourcing initiatives across professional services, corporate services, HR and technology category spend. Working in this vibrant and inclusive team you’ll be engaging closely with senior colleagues in EMEA and other regions to deliver value for your business stakeholders.

You will assist with supplier selection processes and optimise value through effective tendering and competitive benchmarking processes. You will work independently to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting research on capabilities, pricing and competitiveness to support your recommendations. You will also be supporting senior team members with project management and governance support in the delivery of strategic sourcing projects.

What you offer

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing roles, preferably within the financial services industry (or similar regulated environment) and knowledge of sourcing best practice.
• Negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and ability to independently interpret data, draw conclusions and make actionable recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team and geographically dispersed team environment.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave.
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition and service awards

About the Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie. Join a collaborative team who accelerate digitalisation, sustainability and social impact for the benefit of our people, customers, shareholders and communities. Our teams include technology, digital transformation and data, operations, human resources, business services, corporate strategy and solutions and the Macquarie Group Foundation.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.