Job Description
We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
We’re searching for a Lead Commercial Services Analyst to join our team here in Coventry.
JOB PURPOSE
The Lead Commercial Services Analyst is responsible for driving the analysis, governance, and operational effectiveness of commercial services activity across the business. The role supports category teams, branch operations, and pricing functions through the delivery of robust commercial analysis, reporting, and pricing support.
Working closely with category assistants, branch operations, and the wider pricing team, the role ensures commercial decisions are data-led, aligned to market conditions, and delivered through consistent, scalable, and commercially effective processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Experience in commercial analysis
* A relevant degree or qualification is advantageous
* Advanced MS Excel skills are crucial to be a success in this role
* A working knowledge of Power Bi would be advantageous
* A strong administrative background
* Ability to interrogate data, mainly using Excel (expert Excel skills is advantageous)
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and PowerPoint
KEY RESULT AREAS
* Deliver structured data analysis across the Category and Indirect Procurement functions, producing reporting on commercial activity including spend analysis, supplier performance, competitive market analysis (including GfK), pricing trends, price movements, and savings delivery.
* Produce GfK and related market performance dashboards, providing clear insights and actionable analysis to support commercial decision-making.
* Lead key input indices reporting for the UK in collaboration with the wider STARK Sourcing teams across European business units.
* Provide guidance and support to category assistants to ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and consistent analytical standards.
* Maintain close alignment with the wider pricing team to ensure consistency across commercial, category, and pricing functions, while ensuring contract support levels remain aligned with inflationary and market movements.
* Produce monthly dashboard reporting for the Category and Indirect Procurement functions.
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The role will require the individual to collaborate with various stakeholders across departments related to Category and Indirect Procurement, including but not limited to Finance, IT, Property, HR, Marketing, Legal, Logistics, and Compliance.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive Base salary
* Hybrid Working – 4 days at our Binley, Coventry office and 1-day WFH.
* Discretionary bonus
* Retirement savings plan
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
* Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.
* WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway.
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
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