Assistant Procurement Analyst - Entry Level

Rhys Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Assistant Procurement Analyst to join their team. This role involves supporting supplier performance and commercial strategy through data analysis and structured reporting. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a collaborative environment focused on growth and precision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• High level of competency in Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs).
• Clear and effective communicator with strong time management skills.
• Adaptable and able to work across departments.
• Experience or familiarity with ERP systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in procurement or commercial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rebate calculations and monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile Savings Spreadsheets.
• Support the Procurement Analyst with ad-hoc data requests.
• Track inventory and direct spend to surface cost savings.
• Enhance and manage the functionality of the Spend Cube.
• Contribute to the development of procurement KPIs.
• Assist with the creation and processing of Purchase Orders.
• Support broader reporting and automation projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Excel competency

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion)

PowerBI

Job description

Are you a graduate looking to launch your career in procurement, data analysis, or finance? Whether you've completed an internship or gained 1 2 years of experience, this entry-level role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

As Assistant Procurement Analyst, you'll join a collaborative team working on supplier performance, commercial strategy and continuous improvement. Your work will help drive key procurement decisions through structured reporting, savings tracking and data-led analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with rebate calculations and monthly reconciliations, liaising with Finance to ensure accurate payments
• Maintain and reconcile Savings Spreadsheets in coordination with Procurement and Finance teams
• Support the Procurement Analyst with ad-hoc data requests, contributing to strategic negotiations by identifying trends, savings opportunities and risks
• Track inventory and direct spend to surface potential cost savings
• Enhance and manage the functionality of the Spend Cube
• Contribute to the development of procurement KPIs aligned to the organisation s evolving framework
• Assist with the creation and processing of Purchase Orders for the Business Services team
• Support broader reporting and automation projects through structured data preparation

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
• High level of competency in Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, Graphs)
• Clear and effective communicator with strong time management skills
• Adaptable and able to work across departments
• Experience or familiarity with ERP systems (preferably Oracle Fusion) and reporting tools such as PowerBI is desirable
• Demonstrated interest in procurement or commercial analysis through work experience or internships
• Progressing towards or interested in pursuing a professional qualification such as CIPS or ACCA

This is more than a junior analyst position it's your launchpad into a commercial career built on data, insight and strategic thinking. You ll be part of a team that values growth, precision and collaboration, with opportunities to build your skillset across reporting, systems and procurement analytics.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to take the first step in your career journey.