Procurement Analyst

As 'the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand' we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons. The Recipe To support the Procurement team through the provision of managing the RFI, RFP process, analysis of spend data and timely compliance reporting, focussed on the principles of efficiency and service, and building credible relationships with stakeholders. Key Accountabilities and Measures Provide analytical support and data analysis to the Buyers in the execution of their roles Continuous focus on improving the accuracy, performance and quality of both the data, and the insights that can be gleaned from it. Be responsible for the periodic provision of Spend analysis To support the ongoing contract management of group deals including : Generation of compliance process reports. Share insight to support driving improved compliance Supplier Performance Reporting - To provide KPI reports for suppliers including the issue and analysis of performance questionnaires, in order to manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs. To generate and manage tenders using the E-Sourcing system under the supervision of the Buyers To be responsible for maintaining and updating RFI / RFP templates within the sourcing system Provide cover for the Procurement assistant to ensure continuity of procurement processes at all times Essential Ingredients Good knowledge of SAP-MM (desirable), understanding of P2P & E-sourcing Processes. Proficient IT skills (Excel) . Strong analytical skills, having the capacity to interpret, understand and act upon data through numeric, commercial and verbal reasoning, and with the capacity to solve problems and make decisions Excellent planning and organisation skills, with an organised and disciplined approach, being able to work simultaneously on recurring tasks and ad hoc requests Excellent communication skills : influential, persuasive and articulate in both written and verbal methods; communicate to stakeholders in relation to change within the operation Excellent relationship builder- establishing credibility with both internal and external contacts at all levels. Able to operate independently, away from direct line management, and be able to manage own workload and priorities to ensure all tasks and commitments are met Extra Dough At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your breads worth : A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave. Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7% Life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24 / 7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do. #J-18808-Ljbffr