Purchasing Analyst

Job Summary:

THE COMPANY

We are fans who help fans everywhere access the live events they love. As a proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We're not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we're enriching lives, one amazing experience at a time. And we think that's incredible. If you're passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work for a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want you on our team.

THE JOB

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, products, and services, while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Conduct supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and price negotiations;
• Issue and manage purchase orders through the ERP system;
• Analyze internal requisitions and technical specifications to ensure accurate procurement;
• Track delivery timelines, monitor supplier performance, and resolve supply issues;
• Manage vendors contracts and qualification processes
• Develop reports and monitor department KPIs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders;
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance processes;
• Collaborate on cost reduction initiatives and process improvement projects.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement or Purchasing (for mid-level);
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Totvs, etc.);
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Intermediate English (for supplier communication)

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Managing Relationships: Able to manage relationships across multiple levels of an organisation and different disciplines, managing their expectations and delivering on agreed outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to take large amounts of information and distil this to the key factors, then using these key factors to direct efforts.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to tracking and reporting project data and deliverables.
• Planning and Organizing:  Efficiently manage own workload, ensuring that assignments are completed within specified timeframes.
• Problem Solving: Able to address problems as they arise and find suitable solutions.
• Result Focus and Initiative: Focused on achieving the end goal but also takes initiative to solve problems.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate awareness of the team's workload and challenges and can offer support when needed.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to work across multiple time zones in a global team environment and commit to occasional travel.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world's largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. 

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you're passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.