Network Team Analyst - Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands 
City: Amsterdam 
Req ID: 489008

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview
The Analyst is an important administrative role reporting to, and supporting the Network Services Manager and the wider Network team and the Infrastructure & Operations functions.  Ensure general management of the Network budget, including purchase request and invoicing processes.  Work with vendors to ensure that they performing in line with contractual agreements, and support with monthly metrics and performance reporting.  Be a point of contact for general network requests and assist with the prioritisation and response to Network Demand and Project Portfolio requests.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Support the Network Services Manager to ensure delivery of the network portfolio of services.  
• Ensure vendor relationship is maintained, and manage the relationship and service management cadence.
• Ensure the network budget is tracked effectively with sharp focus on Purchase Request, Invoicing and Recharges.
• Work with the network team and the wider I&O functions to ensure resources capacity is tracked and communicated.
• Support the response to and delivery of Demands and Projects of all sizes and ensure that these projects meet the network requirements.
• Assist with the maintenance of the road-map for vendor approach in the networking function.
• Assist with the maintenance of accurate network asset register.

Stakeholders: I&O Leadership Team; Cross-functional IT teams; Senior leadership (various) as required to support projects and initiatives.
Travel expectations: Occasional travel (10%) is expected in this role.

Individual Competencies
You are able to:

• Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals
• Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward

Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:

• Strong administrative skills
• Strong coordination of activities across teams
• Demonstrated experience in workshop design, preparation and leadership
• Working knowledge of ITIL with a strong focus on service quality management
• Strong focus on integration & standardization (challenging the non-standard requests)
• Good inter-personal skills facilitating cooperations with the operating companies.
• Supplier/Vendor Management & Financial Management
• Proficient with MS Office, and aptitude for learning new software and systems

Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:

• Business acumen                                            
• Command skills                           
• Managing through systems  
• Negotiation skills
• Priority setting

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• Required Education: Degree level or other relevant education.
• Experience: 5+ years in an IT team or office administrative role.
• Proven experience of working in a federated matrix model.
• Language: English (fluent) Desirable: Second European language (preferred)

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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