Procurement Analyst (9 Month FTC)

We are looking for a high-potential Procurement Analyst to support the delivery of a business-wide procurement and supplier management programme.

This role combines hands-on sourcing with strong analytical and commercial capability. You will support procurement activity end-to-end while providing insight into spend, supplier performance, and cost optimisation opportunities.

You will work across a broad range of third-party spend, partnering with stakeholders to drive value, improve commercial outcomes, and embed structured procurement processes. This is a delivery-focused role with real ownership and visibility across the business.

Your key responsibilities

Sourcing & Commercial Delivery

• Lead and support sourcing activity across a range of third-party spend, both direct and indirect
• Run structured RFQs/RFPs, evaluate, and produce clear award recommendations
• Analyse supplier pricing, cost drivers, and commercial models to ensure value for money
• Support negotiations, driving cost savings and improved commercial terms
• Identify opportunities for demand management, consolidation, and cost optimisation

Spend Analysis & Insight

• Analyse spend data to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities
• Build and maintain spend baselines across key areas
• Provide data-driven insights to support sourcing decisions and stakeholder discussions
• Support development of category insights where required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with budget holders to shape requirements and sourcing approaches
• Act as a trusted advisor on procurement processes and commercial considerations
• Drive early procurement engagement to maximise value and control
• Influence stakeholders to adopt best practice procurement behaviours

Supplier & Contract Management

• Support onboarding of new suppliers in line with governance and control requirements
• Assist with due diligence, risk checks, and documentation
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier data, including key commercial terms and renewal dates
• Support proactive renewal management and supplier performance tracking

Process, Governance & Control

• Ensure procurement activity aligns with internal policy, approval thresholds, and controls
• Support rollout and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to support compliance requirements

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and commercial outcomes
• Maintain procurement pipelines, contract registers, and opportunity logs
• Support production of monthly reporting and dashboards
• Highlight risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership

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