Procurement and Supplier Data Analyst

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6 months ago
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Salary: £35-40k + Monday-Friday + 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days + Pension + Staff Discount

Location: Office based in Leicestershire

Ideal locations include Nuneaton, Hinckley, East Shilton, Bedworth, Atherstone, Market Bosworth, Whetstone, Lutterworth, Coventry, Rugby, Tamworth, Leicester, Oadby

Our client, a market-leading organisation in the UK automotive aftermarket, is seeking a Procurement & Supplier Data Analyst to join its purchasing team. This opportunity suits data-driven professionals with advanced Excel skills, and exposure to procurement and supplier data who want to make a real commercial impact.

This role suits those who enjoy turning raw data into insight, thrive on problem-solving, and seek to influence supplier strategy in a business with decades of experience supporting a wide network of independent retailers.

The Role

Use advanced Excel to evaluate supplier performance, pricing, and product range opportunities.
Interpret supplier data and purchasing trends to support strategic procurement direction.
Support the end-to-end purchasing process across multiple product categories.
Collaborate with colleagues on forecasting, stock management, and demand planning.
Deliver supplier performance reviews, uncover cost savings, and improve quality/service.
Support supplier negotiations with data-backed insight.The Candidate

Strong data-driven skills with high-level Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, data modelling, dashboards).
Experience working with procurement, purchasing, or supply chain data.
Industry background in automotive parts, industrial distribution, commercial vehicle, off-highway, agricultural machinery, or other distribution-based sectors (e.g. builders/plumber's merchants).
Commercially aware with excellent communication and presentation skills.
ERP / procurement systems experience desirable.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at using data to support procurement strategies.This role offers the chance to develop within a forward-thinking business while applying analytical skills to positively shape profitability and supplier performance.

Apply in Confidence:

Send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

For a confidential chat, call Kayleigh directly on (phone number removed).

Job Reference: 4277KBA - Procurement & Supplier Data Analyst

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