Strategic Supplier Analytics & ESG Specialist

Crane Authentication (NXT); North East; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Crane Authentication is seeking a Supplier Management Analyst to join our global Supply Chain team. You will support supplier governance, risk management, ESG initiatives and procurement operations across an international business.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure supplier compliance, maintain critical supplier information, support sourcing activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier performance and risk management

Qualifications

• Experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management or a related business function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of supplier onboarding and supplier governance processes.
• Experience of ESG reporting or sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and supplier audit processes.
• CIPS qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review supplier reputational risk information for the quarterly Supplier Risk Register.
• Identify potential financial, commercial, ethical and supply continuity risks.
• Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor supplier performance and support the escalation of supplier risk issues where required.
• Maintain supplier records and documentation, including contracts, certifications and compliance records.
• Support supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier management activities.
• Ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date within company systems.
• Assist with supplier audits and governance reviews.
• Develop and maintain supplier ESG performance tracking tools.
• Collect, analyse and report on supplier ESG metrics.
• Monitor developments in ESG legislation and industry best practice.
• Support initiatives that improve sustainability performance throughout the supply chain.
• Support supplier tender processes, including RFP preparation and evaluation.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and contract renewal activities.
• Analyse procurement spend data and identify cost reduction or value creation opportunities.
• Prepare supplier and category reports to support business decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

CIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crane Authentication is seeking a Supplier Management Analyst to join our global Supply Chain team. You will support supplier governance, risk management, ESG initiatives and procurement operations across an international business.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure supplier compliance, maintain critical supplier information, support sourcing activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier performance and risk management