Graduate Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst

Gardiner & Theobald LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner & Theobald LLP in London is seeking a Graduate Assistant Procurement and Supply Chain Analyst to support procurement and supplier market management on infrastructure projects.

You will assist the Procurement Lead in sourcing best-value solutions, analyze data, build reporting via Power BI, and contribute to commercial strategies while gaining professional credentials through the G&T Chartership Programme.

Qualifications

• 2.1 or above in your degree.
• Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems.
• Understand the importance of client care & building relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Proactive and flexible approach to different situations.
• Dedication and commitment.
• Desire to learn.
• Genuine interest in social and economic infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management of procurements through the procurement life-cycle stages from identifying the business need to contract award drawing on internal and external resources as required.
• Assist the management of large data sets to deliver outputs identifying critical data trends.
• Support Supply Chain engagement by actively participating in stakeholder engagement across market and sector stakeholders within the supply chain to achieve client objectives.
• Develop the skills to build custom reporting and risk management systems through Power BI to facilitate supply chain risk management for clients.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to understand statistical trends and supply market risks for the purposes of detailed report writing, as well as assisting managers in producing findings reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business objectives providing insights and recommendations from a data perspective.
• Manage the e-procurement solution for specific categories/projects ensuring all projects are advertised sufficiently, information is correct and meets any transparency requirements and procurement legislation.
• Participate in team meetings for procurement, provide specialist guidance and enable the implementation of policy, projects and change initiatives, as well as providing monthly reports to the Procurement Manager which evidence successful delivery of projects.
• Assist in the development of Commercial Strategies, Procurement Strategies and Package Procurement Plans.
• Assist the compilation of Prequalification and Tendering documentation, such as Instructions to Tender and developing with functional specialists PQQ and ITT documents including scoring protocols.
• Assist the management of Prequalification and Tender evaluation processes.
• Assist in the management of governance process to facilitate clients making timely decisions regarding procurement strategy, shortlisting suppliers, and contract awards.
• Assist in providing advice on any applicable procurement legislation and developments, applicable policies and procurement routes; to ensure that all client activities comply with existing and future legal frameworks.
• Promote importance of procurement across business units and best practice through continuous improvement so that procurement processes are effective in delivering the clients objectives.

Skills

Degree 2.1+

IT systems knowledge

Client care

Communication skills

Trustworthy

Prioritisation

Deadline-driven

Team player

Proactive mindset

Dedication

Willingness to learn

Education

2.1+ degree

Job description

Gardiner & Theobald LLP in London is seeking a Graduate Assistant Procurement and Supply Chain Analyst to support procurement and supplier market management on infrastructure projects.

You will assist the Procurement Lead in sourcing best-value solutions, analyze data, build reporting via Power BI, and contribute to commercial strategies while gaining professional credentials through the G&T Chartership Programme.