Global Commercial Data Analyst (Procurement)

Mars Food UK Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Global Commercial Data Analyst to support the Global Food & Nutrition Procurement team. You will manage procurement data and provide insights through analytics, utilizing Power BI and Excel to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and experience in CPG/FMCG environments. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development

Industry competitive salary and benefits

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• Experience in CPG/FMCG within large organizations.
• Proven background in Procurement, Finance, or Data Analytics.
• Interest in modern procurement technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize procurement data for strategic insights.
• Conduct spend and savings analysis, forecasting.
• Translate complex datasets into clear insights using Power BI.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Global Commercial Data Analyst

Join a purpose-driven, innovative team at Mars as a Global Commercial Data Analyst, supporting the Global Food & Nutrition Commercial Procurement team. In this critical role, you'll help unlock long-term competitive advantage by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive value, resilience, and cost efficiency across all direct procurement categories.

Collaborating closely with the Supply Finance Business Partner and global Commercial teams, you'll develop and manage high-impact analytics, reports, and dashboards using Power BI and Excel, supporting fact-based decision-making. Your insights will shape procurement strategy and support global initiatives in one of Mars' most dynamic segments.

What Are We Looking For?

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Mathematics, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in CPG/FMCG, ideally within large, matrixed organizations
• Proven background in Procurement, Finance, or Data Analytics
• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in Excel and Power BI
• Interest in modern procurement technologies such as generative AI, LLMs, machine learning, RPA
• Excellent project and process management skills
• Clear and confident communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Key Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in managing and optimizing procurement data and providing strategic insights through robust analytics. Key areas of focus:

Internal analytics :

• Spend and savings analysis, forecasting
• Supplier and pricing analysis, benchmarking, compliance tracking
• Master data and contract analytics

External analytics :

• Market, economic, productivity, and inflation trend analysis

Data visualization & storytelling :

• Translate complex datasets into clear, compelling insights using Power BI and Excel
• Present findings to regional Category Teams, Finance, and Commercial Leadership

Advanced procurement tech :

• Support implementation of cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Help automate analytics and reporting processes
• Performance tracking & KPI management :
  • Develop and maintain standardized tools and dashboards for commercial performance
  • Lead projects aimed at improving KPI frameworks and reporting processes

Ad-hoc analysis :

• Deliver on-demand insights for global or regional procurement initiatives

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.