Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Posted 1 week ago by Cedar on CVLibrary

£258 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, West Midlands

Summary: The Procurement Analyst - Indirect role involves analyzing purchasing trends and optimizing procurement strategies within a global manufacturing business. The position focuses on providing data insights to support strategic decision-making and improve supply chain efficiency. Key responsibilities include maintaining supplier databases, developing reports, and collaborating with various teams to enhance procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain an accurate and efficient supplier database
  • Provide essential procurement data and KPIs to buyers, third-party partners, and suppliers
  • Work closely with Finance to ensure regular data extractions from ERP to BI tools
  • Lead a project to align Indirect Spend Categorisation across all plants
  • Develop and maintain reports for key KPIs (savings, supplier count, payment terms, etc.)
  • Analyse procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
  • Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to support procurement strategies
  • Build reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions to drive decision-making
  • Collaborate with the SAP project team to establish standardised reports for Indirect Procurement
  • Train the procurement team on key reports and data analysis tools

Key Skills:

  • Background in supplier management or procurement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, BI tools, and data analysis
  • SAP experience is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic project management skills are a plus
  • Flexible, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Salary (Rate): £258

City: Coventry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other