Purchasing Analyst
Slough
£35,000 to £40,000
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a hugely successful business based near to the Slough area. They are looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join them, assisting with a range of analytical duties within the Procurement Department. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role, with a strong understanding of stock optimization and supplier trends.
If you are looking for a new role in this field and have experience in procurement analytics, please apply today!
Role responsibilities:
• Track and evaluate supplier performance, including purchase volumes, delivery timelines, and cost trends.
• Provide actionable insights to enhance supplier negotiations and streamline procurement processes.
• Monitor market price fluctuations
• Analyse slow-moving stock
• Generate reports on aged stock and recommend promotional or discount approaches
• Monitor inventory turnover to identify overstocked or understocked items, ensuring optimal stock levels
• Analyse historical sales data to forecast demand and guide purchasing decisions
• Identify top-performing products and align procurement strategies
• Provide weekly reports on high-demand items and those needing immediate replenishment
• Assess margins by comparing purchasing costs with selling prices
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of procurement decisions and recommend process improvements
Candidate profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in procurement or supply chain analysis
• Proven track record of delivering measurable results through data-driven recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills for creating dashboards and dynamic analysis tools
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAGE for procurement and inventory analysis
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau
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