Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Posted 1 week ago by Cedar on Reed

Negotiable
Undetermined
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Coventry, West Midlands (County)

Summary: The Procurement Analyst - Indirect role involves analyzing purchasing trends and optimizing procurement strategies within a global manufacturing business. The position requires collaboration with various teams to provide data insights that drive efficiency in supply chain management. The analyst will also be responsible for maintaining supplier databases and developing reports for key performance indicators. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional passionate about procurement and supply chain efficiency.

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): 215

City: Coventry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other