Procurement Analyst

Purpose of the role
Provides support for the contracts and Procurement initiatives within Group Procurement
Ensure that the data for the IT Procurement team is maintained within the CPS system in the appropriate manner
Provide the analysis and produce the reports required upon request
Plan and coordinate procurement activities
Responsible for monthly/quarterly management reporting
Identify and resolve the causes of invoice discrepancy, driving continuous improvement with PTP colleagues and offshore.
Support the implementation of transformation projects
Support Subject Matter Experts on financial evaluation
Support contract and Procurement initiatives
Provide support in Business Case, financial models, balance and forecast projection
Researching suppliers who can provide the required products or services
Maintain records to track invoices and costs
Key Relationships/Interfaces
Procurement Team members
Finance
Procurement Operations
CPS Team
Contract Management team
Subject-Matter Experts
Operating Companies within a Group
Required Skills & Qualifications
Qualification
Educated to degree level and/or equivalent.
Skills
Interest in the airline and wider aviation industry desirable
Strong analytical skills
Fluent skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Useful knowledge in PowerBI desirable
Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to distil complex technical information in a clear and simple message
Experience of working in an environment of change involving people, process, policy, and technology
Strong analytical acumen with the ability to evaluate, analyze, and solve problems.
Ability to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resources
Commitment to service excellence and process improvement.
Ability to influence, gaining consensus on what is to be achieved, breaking down barriers that get in the way of effective team working
Experience with business case modeling, data analyst, or similar
Experience in procurement is desirable
Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment
This role will be based primarily in Waterside London with up to 20% travel across other opcos

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