Business Analyst - Strategic Supply Chain & Executive Operations
Commutable from: North & West London / Surrey / Berkshire / Hertfordshire / Buckinghamshire
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected engineering and manufacturing organisation whose products are trusted worldwide in some of the most demanding operational environments imaginable.
With decades of innovation, international reach, and a reputation built on precision, reliability and engineering excellence, this business continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and supply chain capability. Backed by long‑term stability, secure markets and a strong future pipeline, they offer the chance to work on genuinely meaningful programmes within a high‑performance environment. They are now seeking an exceptional Executive Business Analyst to work directly alongside senior leadership within the Sourcing function.
This is not a traditional analyst role.
You’ll operate at the intersection of supply chain, engineering, strategy and executive decision‑making — translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable outcomes that influence business performance at the highest level.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the VP of Sourcing, you’ll play a critical role in driving strategic execution across a sophisticated global supply chain environment.
You’ll help leadership teams make faster, smarter and more informed decisions by transforming technical and operational information into:
* Executive‑level insights
* Strategy papers and business cases
* Improvement roadmaps
* Supplier and sourcing strategies
* Performance and risk analysis
* Decision‑ready briefing materials
You’ll also take ownership of driving follow‑through — ensuring strategic priorities become measurable actions across sourcing, supplier performance, quality and operational delivery.
For someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments, this role offers genuine visibility, influence and long‑term progression potential.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting executive leadership with high‑quality strategic analysis and decision support
* Translating complex discussions into concise, commercially focused outputs
* Driving supply chain improvement initiatives across cost, quality and delivery
* Supporting supplier issue resolution and root‑cause analysis
* Working cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams
* Conducting market, supplier and risk analysis to support strategic decisions
* Creating structured executive briefing packs and performance insights
* Leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve workflow efficiency and output quality
* Ensuring strategic initiatives maintain momentum through effective coordination and follow‑up
What They’re Looking For
This role would suit someone with a blend of analytical capability, operational understanding and executive‑level communication skills.
You may currently be working as a:
* Business Analyst
* Supply Chain Analyst
* Operations Analyst
* Executive PMO / Strategic Projects professional
* Manufacturing or Engineering Analyst
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Experience within a fast‑paced engineering, manufacturing or supply chain environment
* Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills
* The ability to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations
* Experience producing professional reports, presentations and strategic documentation
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
* Exposure to technical manufacturing or engineering environments
* Confidence operating with senior leadership teams
* Experience using AI‑enabled tools to improve quality and speed of output
* Exposure to ERP systems, supply chain transformation or business case development would be advantageous.
Why This Role Stands Out
* High visibility role supporting senior executive leadership
* Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a globally recognised organisation
* Long‑term stability within a highly secure and resilient industry
* Complex, meaningful work with genuine business impact
* Strong investment in operational excellence and continuous improvement
* Collaborative, high‑performing culture with significant career growth potential
If you’re looking for a role where your thinking, communication and problem‑solving ability will genuinely shape business outcomes — this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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