Procurement Analyst

Licensed sponsor Livingston Full-time Posted 2 days ago

As a Procurement Analyst, you will provide vital administrative, analytical, and reporting support to our Procurement Specialist, helping to drive purchasing activities and commercial decision-making across the business. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel capability to manage, analyse, and report on critical procurement data.

Success in this role relies on your ability to work accurately with large volumes of information, identify trends, produce meaningful reports, and maintain the highest standards of data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Procurement Specialist with day-to-day procurement administration and analysis.
Create Plate MTO cost data from customer Monopile designs.
Analyse customer drawings and accurately transfer data into Excel worksheets.
Maintain and update ERP system data, including Purchase Orders and Plate MTOs.
Monitor and report monthly raw material price movements using supplier index data.
Verify supplier invoices and maintain accurate cost tracking spreadsheets.
Produce reports, presentations, and procurement documentation to a high standard.
Communicate professionally with global suppliers and customers.
Provide data-driven insights and support purchasing decisions through accurate analysis and reporting.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are fundamental to this role and will be assessed during the recruitment process.

You will be highly proficient in

Pivot Tables and data analysis.
Creating and maintaining complex formulas.
Data validation and manipulation.
Working with large datasets.
Producing reports, dashboards, and management information.
Using lookup functions, conditional formatting, and advanced spreadsheet tools.

You will also have

Previous administration experience.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive and problem-solving mindset.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded individual who enjoys working with data and wants to play a key role in supporting procurement activities within a growing business. Your Excel expertise and attention to detail will directly support the Procurement Specialist and contribute to informed purchasing decisions and business success.