Procurement Analyst Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace material supplier is seeking a Procurement Analyst Manager in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves overseeing procurement processes, managing material requirements, and leveraging data analytics tools like Power BI to enhance inventory management and supplier relationships. Join a rapidly growing company offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health Cover

25 Days annual leave

Bonus

Friday Casual wear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.
• Experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement process and manage MRP.
• Leverage Power BI for data analytics and reporting.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and supplier relationships.

Skills

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Procurement

Forecasting

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Procurement Analyst Manager, hemel hempstead

col-narrow-left

Client:

Willis Global

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Our client, a leading world-class aerospace material supplier, specializing in supplying a comprehensive range of products tailored for the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, are looking to recruit a Procurement Analyst Manager, to be based at their offices in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

On Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to join a well-respected aerospace materials provider who is experiencing rapid growth due to recent investment.
• Based at a modern state of the art office and warehouse facility.
• Salary up to £58K, dependant on skills and experience.
• Bonus
• Health Cover
• 25 Days annual leave, increasing by one day following 3 yrs, 5 yrs and 7yrs of service.
• Friday Casual wear.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Procurement Analyst Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process, managing material requirements planning (MRP), master data, and purchase order approvals. This role involves leveraging Power BI for data analytics, creating reports and dashboards, and managing forecasting processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and supplier relationships. The manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, enhance forecast accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Procurement Analyst Manager:

• Run the MRP process to identify stock replenishment needs and address stock shortages. Maintain and update MRP parameters, including supplier lead times, sales forecasts, minimum stock limits, and preferred suppliers.
• Support the team in preparing and raising purchase orders for stock replenishment based on MRP outputs. Oversee validation and approval of purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure stocking levels are maintained at optimal minimum and maximum levels to support business needs and customer order fulfilment.
• Maintain and manage accurate master data within procurement systems to ensure reliable MRP outputs and reporting.
• Leverage and manage Power BI to design, develop, dataflows, semantic models, and interactive dashboards for procurement analytics and provide actionable insights for procurement and inventory management.
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies and ensure alignment between operational data and reporting metrics.
• Present actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders using data visualizations and performance dashboards.
• Oversee quarterly forecast reviews, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to refine forecasts. Research and implement advanced forecasting techniques (e.g., statistical modelling, machine learning) to improve accuracy and reduce stockouts or overstocking.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent communication and a professional approach to all interactions.
• Work closely with the procurement team to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and business enhancements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive operational efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to address supply chain risks, resolve bottlenecks, and drive process improvements.
• Train and mentor junior procurement staff on MRP systems, data analysis tools, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during all procurement activities.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain analytics gained within the aviation and aerospace industry preferred
• Demonstrated success in managing MRP processes, inventory optimization.
• Ability to add value and contribute to process and business improvements, however other industries will be considered
• Computer literacy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar data analytics tools, hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL, or Python for data analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.

For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace industry