Procurement Systems Analyst

Procurement Systems Analyst

Hello Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

•    We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £25,525 to £29,583.

•    Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).

•    Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

•    Development opportunities in line with the Procurement Systems Analyst progression plan.

•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day

•    Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

•    A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

•    Retail savings scheme.

•    Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

Location: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working (1-2 days office a week – Bradford).

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for three Data Analysts to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.  Could this be you?

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Our Operational Finance Data Team plays a critical function to manage, control and maintain all our vendor, customer and contractual data which underpins our strategic vision to be 100% compliant 100% of the time.

Our Data Analysts sit within the Operational Finance Systems Team which forms part of our wider Operational Finance Area including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Where you fit in

As our Data Analyst with SAP Ariba you will;

•    Create, maintain and enhance Ariba Data to high data quality standards, including creating and amending Contract Workspaces, Qualifying and Disqualifying suppliers and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

•    Analysing and enhancing Ariba master data to support business processes and improve end user experience.

•    Undertaking regular data cleansing and archiving activities to rid the system of old, unused data, or duplicate data for better management and quicker access. I.e., archiving and closing expired contracts.

•    Identify risk within Ariba Data and propose recommendations to mitigate these risks.

•    Actively identify areas for data quality improvements and can confidently present and propose recommendations to resolve and improve data quality.

•    Acts as liaison between suppliers and/or end users to co-ordinate/resolve data issues.

•    Providing training and support to internal and external users on master data management within Ariba.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

•    Comprehensive understanding of SAP S4 HANA and SAP Ariba.

•    Builds and maintains strong working relationships across the team and departments to drive best practice in data management.

•    Keep up to date with regulatory guidelines and ensures the processes are amended as required.

•    Actively analysing data and delivering insights to enhance data quality, facilitate informed decision-making, and optimise business processes.

•    Actively identifying outdated Ariba data and acquiring the latest information from suppliers to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with standards.

•    Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for master data processes, particularly when system changes are implemented.

•    Working with process SME's to agree the data types required to address specific business challenges.

•    Strong demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office Suite / Office 365.

•    Able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the tenacity to independently solve problems.

•    Commercially focused with a demonstratable track record.

You will also benefit from having:

•    Power BI or similar experience.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience as a Data Analyst and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Advert closing date: 17th November.

Interviews: TBC

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.