Procurement Analyst

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Milton Keynes
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Pay

    £20 - 25.00 per hour (Inc Hol Pay)

Experienced Procurement Analyst with strong ability to manipulate data

Your new role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a background in procurement processes. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate spend data, supporting global projects, and ensuring compliance across supplier contracts.

  • Update and maintain the spend cube (Excel/macros), including addressable and non-addressable spend.
  • Validate category codes and reallocate where necessary
  • Perform spend analytics and integrate data from the contract database to identify:
    • Contract roadmaps and upcoming expirations
    • Suppliers without contracts or missing entries in the database
  • Run system reports and compile monthly procurement reports and slide decks
  • Conduct invoice analysis and price list audits to ensure correct supplier charges
  • Support global outsourcing projects with data collation
  • Maintain and update SharePoint pages with process documents, FAQs, and SOPs
  • Monitor and manage the procurement inbox
  • Rationalise product and category codes in PTP and upload price lists/product codes
  • Assist with contract loading and new supplier approvals
  • Update and improve departmental templates
What you'll need to succeed

Advanced Excel skills (including macros) and strong Microsoft Office proficiency
Procurement analytical experience desirable
Familiarity with ERP or PTP systems advantageous
Highly organised, proactive self-starter
Previous procurement background preferred

What you'll get in return

Rate inc Hol pay up to £25.00 per hour.

Hybrid working available – Initially, though will be 4 or 5 days on site in Milton Keynes, after the first few weeks can revert to 3 days' office-based

What you need to do now


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