Business Analyst - Dubai (UAE Nationals only)

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.   Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We’re a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly!   We are recruiting for our UAE region where you'll be joining a growing team of nearly 150 people supporting clients across the Emirates and wider MENA region. Efficio have been operating in KSA since 2014 and opened the Riyadh office in 2019. During this time, we have worked on some of the region’s largest infrastructure and Giga projects, helping them manage their end-to-end cost portfolio, deliver value from procurement faster and meet Local Content and ICV requirements. 

Working under the guidance of an experienced consultant, your key role is to:

Collecting, analysing, and synthesizing large data sets from various sources to generate insights that will provide important inputs to the project team's recommendations and solutions

Justify conclusions and recommendations with relevant experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis

Assisting consultants with developing and issuing RFPs and evaluating proposals from suppliers

Proving input to client presentations and assisting with the visualization and presentation of analyses

Working alongside the team to support the day-to-day delivery of projects

Interacting with clients and suppliers as required

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is what makes us stand out. At Efficio, colleagues with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and viewpoints come together to identify innovative solutions for our clients - and so we're looking for our new team members to bring strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills to maintain this culture as we grow.
We encourage our teams to proactively innovate and challenge the status-quo, backed by strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities alongside comfortable proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. We're looking for team members who enjoy and have experience of digging into complex challenges at a leading management consultancy or in a relevant industry position.
Strong opportunities for career growth are an important part of our offering; as such, we love seeing ambition and a proactive approach to shaping your career to your goals and interests.
To meet client needs, we look for flexibility to travel; you can give us a heads-up on your preferences when applying.
We'd love to hear about any additional skills or experiences you bring to the table. We're particularly interested in: • Fluency in both Arabic and English • Emirati national with a family book / Eligible for NAFIS scheme • An exemplary academic background; preferably with a top degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Excellent attention to detail and motivation to suggest new ideas and see tasks through to completion • Very good organization and time management skills • Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders • Ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint • Excellent attention to detail and motivation to suggest new ideas and see tasks through to completion