Procurement Process Analyst - 24 FTC

Smiths Detection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking a Procurement Process Analyst to join our Global Procurement Excellence team. In this role, you will help standardise and document procurement processes, develop training materials, and support a major transformation programme.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders worldwide, gaining exposure to governance and process improvement initiatives while working in a hybrid setup with weekly office visits in London or Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years' procurement experience.
• Hands-on experience running RFQs, tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Exposure to procurement processes, supplier management and contracts.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience using Visio or process-mapping tools.
• Content creation or video editing skills.
• Procurement experience within manufacturing, retail, wholesale or physical goods environments.
• Experience working with international stakeholders.
• Additional European language skills such as French or German.

Responsibilities

• Map, analyse and document procurement processes.
• Create process flows, SOPs, policies and training materials.
• Support global procurement improvement and transformation projects.
• Work with procurement stakeholders to understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop onboarding and training content for global procurement teams.
• Contribute to the Procurement Handbook development.
• Collaborate with Europe, Asia and North America teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Process mapping

Documentation

Content creation

Video editing

RFQs

Tender management

Supplier negotiations

Contracts

Cross-functional collaboration

International stakeholders

French or German

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Are you an early-career procurement professional looking to broaden your experience beyond sourcing, tenders, and supplier management?

We're looking for a Procurement Process Analyst to join our Global Procurement Excellence team and play a key role in shaping the future of procurement across an international organisation. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside senior procurement leaders on a major transformation programme, helping to standardise, optimise and document procurement processes that will support teams around the world.

The Opportunity

As Procurement Process Analyst, you'll work closely with the Head of Procurement Excellence and Procurement Project Manager to drive procurement transformation initiatives across a global business. You will help create the processes, documentation and training materials that ensure improvements are embedded and sustainable for the long term.

This role is ideally suited to someone who has a foundation in procurement and is now looking for broader exposure, greater visibility and the opportunity to develop towards future Procurement Manager or Category Manager roles.

Hybrid working - office visit once per week, with flexibility to attend our London office or Hemel Hempstead HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Map, analyse and document procurement processes.
• Create process flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and training materials.
• Support global procurement improvement and transformation projects.
• Work with procurement stakeholders to understand current processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop engaging onboarding and training content for global procurement teams.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Procurement Handbook.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, Asia and North America.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique development opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their procurement career and you will gain exposure to:

• A global procurement organisation.
• Procurement transformation and process improvement projects.
• International stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• The full spectrum of procurement activities across goods and services.

What you can offer

• Approximately 3-5 years' procurement experience.
• Hands-on experience running RFQs, tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Exposure to procurement processes, supplier management and contracts.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• A naturally curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience creating professional documentation, process maps or training materials.
• Experience using Visio or process-mapping tools.
• Content creation or video editing skills.
• Procurement experience within manufacturing, retail, wholesale or physical goods environments.
• Experience working with international stakeholders.
• Additional European language skills such as French or German.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.