Purchasing Analyst
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A great opportunity to join a multi-site, market leading manufacturer
A numeric skillset and experience analysing & processing data is required
About Our Client
I'm working with a market leading manufacturing business which offer a wide range of high-quality products.
Location - Deeside, Chester
Job Description
The Purchasing Analyst will gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends in relation to global European and national pricing indices, existing supplier volumes, prices, KPI's and tactical spot prices from new and emerging suppliers.
Key responsibilities:
- Collecting and interpreting data
- Analysing results
- Reporting the results back to the relevant members of the business
- Identifying patterns and trends in data sets
- Working alongside teams within the business to establish business needs
- Defining new data collection and analysis processes
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in the Purchasing Analyst role it requires strong skills in data analysis, presentation of findings and high requirement for accuracy, plus the ability to understand and interpret base information.
Key skills and qualities:
- Numeric skillset - relevant education/qualifications would be strengthen your application
- Experience of working in supply chain and or manufacturing (desirable) in order to have gained an appreciation for the expectations of high paced engineering lead business requirements
- Experience in data models and reporting packages - Advanced excel essential
- Other packages desirable - MRP/ ERP, other statistical software packages (probably via university studies) supply chain planning software
- Ability to analyse large datasets
- Ability to write comprehensive reports - preferably around RFQ's and related supply chain tendering/supplier processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including presenting to seasoned procurement professionals and company directors
- An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
- Attention to detail and experience of working on tenders, supplier reviews, market analysis and presenting findings in a logical and systematic manner
What's on Offer
Salary: DOE