Procurement Analyst

Adecco (Portugal); Hook; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst for a 6-month contract in Hook. The role is predominantly remote with occasional travel to the Hook site.

You will generate procurement reports using Power BI, analyse large data sets, and help design reporting requirements to support procurement decisions. Key tasks include improving data quality, standardising datasets, and driving automation across reporting processes, while communicating insights to stakeholders and supporting spend and

Qualifications

• Ability to translate complex information into clear reports and recommendations.
• Experience creating management reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical capabilities with data manipulation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular and ad hoc procurement reports using data from procurement systems and Power BI.
• Analyse large data sets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and enhancement of procurement reporting requirements.
• Maintain and improve procurement data quality by identifying root causes of data issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Assist in standardising and governing procurement data sets across the wider procurement function.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Generate insights and recommendations from complex data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Support monthly spend reporting, procurement leadership reporting, rebate management activities, and other operational reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with procurement category teams, business partners, procurement leadership, and system providers.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Analyst
Location: Hook (Predominantly remote with occasional travel to site)
Contract: 6-Month Contract
Rate: 450- 550 per day umbrella

Exciting Opportunity with Our Client!

Our client, a leading organisation in the procurement sector, is seeking a talented Procurement Operations Analyst to join their dynamic Procurement Operations team. This initial 6-month contract is designed to provide crucial support during a period of increased analytical workload and resource constraints. If you have a flair for data and a passion for procurement, this role could be the perfect fit!

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce regular and ad hoc procurement reports using data from procurement systems and Power BI.
• Analyse large data sets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and enhancement of procurement reporting requirements.
• Maintain and improve procurement data quality by identifying root causes of data issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Assist in standardising and governing procurement data sets across the wider procurement function.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Generate insights and recommendations from complex data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Support monthly spend reporting, procurement leadership reporting, rebate management activities, and other operational reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with procurement category teams, business partners, procurement leadership, and system providers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with large data sets and producing meaningful insights.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear reports and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Proven experience creating management reports and dashboards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or procurement operations.
• Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and analytics.
• Understanding of procurement reporting, spend analysis, supplier management data, or rebate processes.
• Exposure to data automation, reporting enhancements, or AI-enabled process improvements.

Candidate Profile:

The hiring manager is open to diverse sector backgrounds and does not require extensive procurement experience. The priority is to find a candidate with strong analytical capabilities, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. While procurement knowledge is advantageous, strong data analysis and reporting skills are the key requirements.

Working Arrangements:

• Initial 6-month contract.
• Monday to Friday, standard business hours.
• Predominantly remote working with occasional travel to the Hook office as required.
• Teams-based interview process.

What the Hiring Manager Really Wants:

A capable analyst who is highly proficient in Excel, reporting, data manipulation, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will swiftly support procurement reporting activities while enhancing data quality and reporting processes across the procurement function.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact within a vibrant team, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.