Procurement Data Analyst Apprentice

Sika AG; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in Preston is seeking a Procurement Data Analyst Apprentice to support the Procurement team with data analytics. This role is aimed at building a strong skill set in a structured environment, offering the potential for career progression. A serious wage and benefits package is provided, alongside the opportunity for full-time employment after completion.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Professional and personal development support

Qualifications

• Joining the Procurement team will give insights into a key strategic business function.
• This role includes the CIPS professional accreditation (Level 4 - Diploma in Procurement and Supply).
• Negotiation and Project Management skills will be developed through the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analytics support to the Procurement team.
• Discover useful information to solve problems and support business decisions.
• Interact with various stakeholders within the business.

Skills

Analytically minded problem solver

Affinity with Data Analysis and Visualisation

Strong communicator and Influencing Skills

Commercial Experience

Proactive

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification in Data Analytics (Desirable but not essential)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose of the Role

• The Procurement Data Analyst Apprentice role will work alongside the Procurement team to provide data analytics support with the goal of discovering useful information solving problems and supporting the business to make informed decisions in line with the Sika UK strategy. You will be involved in the daily operational requirements developing insight and knowledge of Procurement process and procedures. This role will be a mix of office based and home working and will involve interacting with a number of stakeholders at all levels within the business (UK and Europe).

The Opportunity

• Kickstart your career in Procurement building upon a problem-solving approach with a keen interest in data analytics through applying it in a structured challenging and rewarding environment. The combination of this data analytics mindset with procurement professional training will provide a strong skill set for career progression in a commercially driven environment.

Qualifications : The Skills

• Joining the Procurement team will give you an insight into a strategic and key business function who are managing a significant amount of spend.
• This role will run with the CIPS professional accreditation (Level 4 - Diploma in Procurement and Supply).
• Additionally Negotiation and Project Management skills will be developed and nurtured as this is a key part of being successful within Procurement.

Qualifications

• Analytically minded problem solver
• Affinity with Data Analysis and Visualisation
• A qualification in Data Analytics (Desirable but not essential)
• Strong communicator and Influencing Skills
• Commercial Experience
• Proactive enthusiastic and independent
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team

The Support :

• At Sika we hold a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one.
• You will have a dedicated line manager and a mentor specifically selected to help you integrate into the business and overcome any challenges along the way.
• In addition you will be an integral member of a supportive and welcoming team who will there every step of the way.

The Rewards :

• A serious wage to reflect the importance of your contributions plus an enhanced benefits package.

The Future :

• Potential to be offered a full-time position within Sika.

Potential Career Routes :

• The Procurement function sees this as a key potential for succession planning into both Buyer and Category Manager roles.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Vendor Management, HR Sourcing, Lean, Pivot tables, SAP, Asset Management, Supply Chain Experience, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Contracts

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1