Procurement Analyst

Capco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global management and technology consultancy is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join their Global Procurement team in Edinburgh (Hybrid). This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with procurement standards and supporting collaboration across various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement processes, high proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in hiring.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Gympass (Wellhub)

Holiday flexibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and/or MCIPS accreditation (or working towards it).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and policies, ideally within professional or financial services.
• High proficiency in Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret large data sets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of a global approved supplier list, consolidating spend across centralised suppliers.
• Review and approve new supplier requests in line with procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide clear guidance to local teams to support compliance with global procurement standards.
• Monitor and report on procurement compliance across regions, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to sourcing strategy development and support process enhancements across all spend categories.

Job description

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Corporate Services – Procurement | Type: Permanent

Drive procurement excellence and help shape global sourcing standards at Capco.

The Role

As a Procurement Analyst at Capco, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Global Procurement team as we strengthen procurement governance and consistency across 20+ countries. This role offers the opportunity to work within a growing, collaborative environment where you’ll help ensure compliance with procurement standards, provide guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to developing world‑class sourcing practices for a global management and technology consultancy.

What You’ll Do

• Support the creation and maintenance of a global approved supplier list, consolidating spend across centralised suppliers.
• Review and approve new supplier requests in line with procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide clear guidance to local teams to support compliance with global procurement standards.
• Monitor and report on procurement compliance across regions, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to sourcing strategy development and support process enhancements across all spend categories.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified and/or MCIPS accreditation (or working towards it).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and policies, ideally within professional or financial services.
• High proficiency in Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret large data sets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a, solutions‑focused approach.

Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting global procurement or vendor management initiatives.
• Exposure to financial, marketing, IT, or corporate category sourcing.
• Track record of improving procurement governance or compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and reporting tools.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver procurement solutions that make a global impact.
• Collaborate within a friendly, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry‑recognised certifications.
• Work in a business that values innovation, professionalism, and diversity.
• Shape and influence how procurement operates across an expanding global consultancy.
• We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders.
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually, with workshops, certifications, and e‑learning options. Personal business coach assigned from Day One.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier‑free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.

Capco does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. In order to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts, please consider participating in the optional questionnaire.