A global leader in offshore engineering with recent private equity backing is undertaking a complete procurement transformation. An urgent requirement has arisen for an experienced Business Analyst to support a newly expanding procurement team, which is being created to drive this transformation.

This is a permanent role offering between £35,000-£40,000 for a candidate to be based in Essex - some flexibility with regards to remote working will be possible.

You will be required to provide analytical support cross functionally as part of a team of analysts to provide insight of spend activity across the organisation. This is an opportunity to join a team-focussed environment with an open culture, focused on collaboration, opportunity creation, and driving value.

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate advanced excel skills.
• A history of working in analytical positions and show strong data management skills for large data sets.
• A background in engineering, shipping, oil and gas or other related industries will be a significant advantage.
• Effective communication and the ability to work cross functionally in large matrix organisations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide increased levels of effective ad-hoc and regular management information to key stakeholders
• To analyse Procurement data using appropriate methodologies and techniques
• Support the design, build and delivery of reporting capability on Business Intelligence (BI) solutions and ensure the MI outputs are communicated clearly to stakeholders
• Work closely with category teams in support of their Procurement initiatives
• Set up consistent and sustainable processes for ongoing production of information and insight
• Share expertise and knowledge across the team
• Look for opportunities to improve the business by generating new and practical ways of viewing the data
• Add value by identifying patterns, trends and relationships in the data
• Focus attention on delivering to agreed business targets, priorities and objectives and as required within challenging deadlines
• Produce and maintain robust process & system administration documentation for all supported areas

This role is an urgent requirement so if it is of interest please apply immediately and contact Jamie.mackinlay@1st-executive.com to find out more.