Overview

• Programme Analyst role sitting within a category management team
• Blended responsibility across programme delivery, data analytics, policy development, and stakeholder engagement
• Providing visibility, control, and consistency of procurement data, managing projec timelines, and category activity (Oracle Fusion environment)

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Governance

• Manage end-to-end procurement programme tracking across multiple workstreams
• Maintain and improve central procurement tracker (project status, milestones, delivery progress)
• Ensure accurate reporting of what projects are live, concluded, or at risk
• Support monthly procurement governance and reporting cycles

Data & Analytics (Oracle Fusion)

• Extract, interpret, and present procurement spend and performance data
• Work within Oracle Fusion to support category managers and improve data quality
• Maintain and validate procurement databases and reporting structures
• Provide clear insights on spend, payment terms, and supplier activity

Stakeholder & Category Management Support

• Work closely with category managers to ensure project updates are accurate and current
• Actively chase, influence, and secure updates from stakeholders to maintain data integrity
• Support category managers in maintaining project trackers and contract records
• Provide administrative and analytical support to improve delivery discipline

Policy, Comms & Documentation

• With clear roadmaps provided by the Head of Procurement, write clear, structured procurement policies and business communications
• Translate procurement data and governance requirements into accessible business language
• Develop collateral for internal reporting, franchise bids, and stakeholder updates
• Support consistency in procurement messaging and documentation standards
• Drive accountability for data quality, reporting accuracy, and governance compliance
• Facilitate alignment across category teams and procurement leadership

Key Skills & Experience

• High competence in data analytics and reporting (procurement/spend/performance data)
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills (ability to drive action, not just report)
• Excellent written communication skills (policy, governance, business-facing documentation)
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Comfortable operating in a blended role across admin, analysis, and programme delivery
• Experience in procurement, ESG, or IT transformation environments advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and proactive working style
• Confident engaging with category managers and senior stakeholders
• Persistent in following up and driving data completeness
• Structured thinker with strong governance mindset
• Able to operate in a changing environment (functions merging / transformation phase)