As the first Procurement Analyst at this global company, you will have the opportunity design procurement processes, policies, and systems instead of inheriting legacy ones.This offers a rare chance to shape the future of procurement operations.
Client Details
The employer is an organisation operating within the leisure, travel, and tourism sector. They are committed to enhancing their operational efficiency and maintaining a strong presence in the market.
Description
Responsibilities of this role will include:
Analyse procurement data to identify trends, savings opportunities, compliance gaps, and process cycle-time performance; produce regular reports for category managers and leadership.
Track and report procurement savings against agreed definitions and targets in collaboration with category management teams.
Maintain accurate and compliant procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and approval workflows.
Administer and support procurement systems, including user training and issue resolution.
Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, delivery, and service levels; support supplier reviews and escalation processes.
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards; support audit requests and follow-up actions.
Provide sourcing and transactional support, including RFP/RFI preparation, bid evaluation, PO creation, and stakeholder coordination.
Support invoice and PO reconciliation, resolving discrepancies and payment queries with finance and suppliers.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, data accuracy, and stakeholder experience.Profile
A successful Procurement Analyst should have:
Demonstrated experience in procurement, supply chain, or data analysis centred positions.
Working knowledge of procurement platforms and sound data governance practices, alongside a clear understanding of sourcing, contracting, and end-to-end purchase-to-pay processes.
Hands-on experience supporting core procurement operations, including documentation management, purchase order processing, issue resolution, and invoice matching.
Advanced analytical skills, with strong capability in Excel, Power BI, or comparable tools, and a proactive interest in applying AI-enabled solutions to improve performance and insights.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, prioritise competing demands, and operate with a high level of autonomy.
Previous exposure to supplier performance tracking, compliance oversight, or risk monitoring would be beneficial.
Flexibility to undertake occasional travel to other company locations, including UK offices and European port sites, as required by the role.
But most crucially we are looking for someone data savvy, an ambitious, self-starter with a commercial mindset. If you fit that bill and a number of the above criteria, get in touch!
Job Offer
Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
Discretionary bonus- 13% of your salary!
28 days annual leave PLUS bank holiday!
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Private dental and medical cover.
Hybrid working arrangements, with two days permitted to work from home.
If you are a motivated Procurement Analyst looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today