Procurement Insights Analyst - 12-month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Procurement Insights Analyst with a leading building society. This role is pivotal in providing analytical support to the Procurement Excellence Team, where you'll conduct supplier and market data research, collate performance reports, and engage with suppliers. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and a culture of recognition, this position not only promises professional growth but also a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives. Explore the benefits of being part of a great workplace!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Personal pension with matched contributions

Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel experience and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Exceptional organizational and data presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the Procurement Excellence Manager.
• Conduct supplier and market data research for category strategies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Report Writing

Job description

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Procurement Insights Analyst - 12-month FTC, Coventry

Client: Coventry Building Society

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eab3fdd8c846

Job Views: 4

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

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About the role

The Society’s Procurement and SRM function have an exciting 12-month FTC opportunity for a Procurement Insights Analyst to join the Procurement Excellence Team. The Procurement Insights Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to the Procurement Excellence Manager and the wider Procurement and SRM team, conducting supplier and market data research, providing analytical expertise across all spend categories to support the development of category strategies and sourcing plans across the Society.

The person in post will play a key role in supporting the Procurement Function deliver its commercial objectives. This will include taking responsibility for collating and distributing reports concerning supplier performance and sourcing strategies, identifying and presenting related data insights, engaging with suppliers, collating reports concerning third party risk and managing core administrative processes.

Our benefits include:

1. 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
2. Annual discretionary bonus scheme
3. Personal pension with matched contributions
4. Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society.

About you

To be successful in this role, it’s essential that you:

1. Have advanced Excel experience, alongside strong analytical skills with the ability to translate numbers into actionable recommendations.
2. Are a confident communicator, articulate and having exceptional organisational and data presentation skills.
3. Are naturally curious, you’ll look beyond the initial answer to discover the real insight, and will have strong report writing skills, with demonstrable expertise in creating comprehensive, clear and concise reports for senior management.
4. Have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with multiple competing deadlines and will be comfortable engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable experience will be:

1. Systems integration experience
2. A demonstrable background in supply chain analytics

About us

We’re one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.

At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

All together, better.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

Location

Coventry-Binley Business Park