Procurement Optimization & Analytics Specialist (Hybrid)

First Recruitment Group; Kingswells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Procurement Improvement & Analytics Specialist on a 12-month PAYE Inside IR35 contract. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, in the United Kingdom.

The focus is on driving procurement improvements through data analysis, process optimization, and governance across the procurement function. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Procurement/Supply Chain (MCIPS preferred or in progress) and has experience with SAP, Maximo or Ariba,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MCIPS qualification preferred or in progress.
• Experience in procurement, ideally in energy or regulated industry.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP/Maximo/Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Analyse procurement performance and identify opportunities to improve cost, value, efficiency and service.
• Produce dashboards, reports and insights for stakeholders.
• Track and measure benefits from improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement improved procurement processes.
• Maintain procedures, process maps, work instructions and training materials.
• Facilitate workshops and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management through communication, training and adoption monitoring.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide buying cover including sourcing, quotations, purchase orders, expediting and invoice resolution.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, Ethics and Compliance policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

MCIPS qualification or in progress

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Ariba

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Procurement Improvement & Analytics Specialist on a 12-month PAYE Inside IR35 contract. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, in the United Kingdom.

The focus is on driving procurement improvements through data analysis, process optimization, and governance across the procurement function. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Procurement/Supply Chain (MCIPS preferred or in progress) and has experience with SAP, Maximo or Ariba,