Procurement Analyst

About the role

A leading commercial organisation is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join its growing procurement function. The position starts on a three‑month temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent, providing exposure to a range of indirect spend categories and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support sourcing, supplier management and procurement projects across indirect spend categories.
• Act as a primary point of contact for procurement‑related queries and stakeholder support.
• Produce spend analysis, procurement reports, KPI dashboards, savings tracking and management information.
• Analyse procurement data to identify trends, risks and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier onboarding, due‑diligence and compliance checks.
• Maintain contract and supplier databases, ensuring renewals and key milestones are managed.
• Support category management, contract administration and supplier performance monitoring.
• Ensure procurement policies, governance and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Maintain procurement systems, supplier catalogues and data integrity within the P2P environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and procurement transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Commercial Support or Procurement Analysis.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.
• CIPS qualification, studying towards CIPS, or willingness to commence professional procurement qualifications.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with procurement systems or P2P platforms (desirable).