Business Analyst
- Recruiter
- Ascendant Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Bedford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 06 Oct 2018
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Business Analyst
Permanent
Up to GBP25,000 depending on experience
MK43
As the Business Analyst you will support the Procurement Manager and team in delivering the supply chain strategy. This role will provide industry and customer market intelligence to support and drive the correct business strategy. This will be achieved by proactively engaging with the external market place, customer base and supplier network both internal and external.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and update personnel on key regulatory, judicial and industry issues and decisions that affect the industry.
- Support the Management team in delivering competitive quality assured solutions to both existing and potential customers.
- Identify and promote new solutions by means of ongoing evaluation of existing and new supplier opportunities.
- Working closely with internal & external stakeholders to support the development of the carrier sourcing strategy with both existing and new suppliers as required.
- Identify & pro-actively communicate with potential suppliers offering transport solutions.
- Support the Supplier Relationship Manager in order to develop network efficiencies and synergies via supplier capabilities.
- Represent the department in periodic business reviews with both customers and suppliers.
- Any other duties reasonably requested by Management.
We are looking for someone with:
- Must be educated to an A-level standard or equivalent.
- Demonstrate a level of business acumen (functions require interface with the market place)
- Previous experience in business analytics.
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other key analytical applications.
- Self-starter and should be able to work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure, identify and align priorities and meet deadlines
- Presentation of documents / spreadsheets
- Displays a confident and professional manner
- Attention to detail and ability to use own initiative
If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!
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Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance and Temporary divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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