Procurement Data & Automation Analyst

Matchtech; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in London is seeking a Procurement Data & Automation Analyst for a 6-month hybrid contract. This role focuses on enhancing procurement efficiency through data analytics, Power BI dashboard creation, and collaboration with stakeholders to present insights. Applicants must possess strong skills in Power BI and storytelling, along with experience in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics or procurement operations.
• Expertise in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Power BI reports and optimize data processes.
• Map workflows and develop Power Apps / Power Automate solutions.
• Train end-users and maintain procurement catalogs.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Communication

Data Analytics

Procurement Operations

Process Mapping

Storytelling

Tools

Power Pivot

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

SQL

Python

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a candidate with experience within data analytics or procurement operations.

Key skills required for this role

Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows)

Important

Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows)

Our client, a leader in the IT sector, is currently seeking a Procurement Data & Automation Analyst for a 6-month contract position to join their team. This role aims to accelerate procurement decision-making and enhance transactional efficiency through advanced analytics, dashboarding, and workflow automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and refresh Power BI reports on spend, preferred supplier lists, supplier KPIs, and innovation menu cards.
• Optimize DAX, data models, and refresh schedules for self-service insights.
• Map manual workflows and build Power Apps / Power Automate solutions.
• Leverage AI-driven insights and auto-generated reports using Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Agents.
• Create end-to-end process maps to visualize current versus future workflows; document "as-is" versus "to-be" processes, embedding controls and KPIs.
• Train end-users through concise PowerPoint decks and live demonstrations.
• Maintain procurement catalogues and cleanse master data.
• Collaborate with vendors for data validation and onboarding; present analytical findings to Category Leads & leadership.

Job Requirements:

Must-Have:

• Experience in data analytics or procurement operations.
• Expertise in Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Dataflows).
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Pivot, VBA/macros).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot / Copilot Agents.
• Knowledge of process-mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Miro) and BPMN.
• Strong skills in storytelling and deck-building (PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills in English, confident in engaging suppliers.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with SQL or Python for data preparation.
• Familiarity with SAP/Ariba or Coupa.
• Knowledge of Dataverse.
• Experience with ESG / risk dashboards.

Duration: 6 months (with possible extension).
Location: Hybrid - Chiswick office 2-3 days per week (UK-based).
Start: ASAP.

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