Procurement Analyst
- Recruiter
- The Ardonagh Group
- Location
- Norwich
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 33000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 01 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Day to Day Tasks Involved:
Working autonomously the following will be performed in the day to day activities:
- Running relevant reports and analyse data on PowerBi/Purchase to Pay (P2P) system - Dynamics 365.
- Full ownership of Dynamics 365 & Procure to Pay (P2P) processes including continual improvement.
- Full ownership of creating and delivering Dynamics 365 user guides & interactive learning modules to the Group.
- Nationwide travel to deliver boardroom training sessions to Business Units on Dynamics 365 & the P2P process.
- Full ownership and delivery of online Dynamics 365/P2P process training via Teams or Skype.
- Monitor & maintain quality data within Dynamics 365.
- Review & action testing scripts via DT1/2 in line with mandatory updates surrounding Dynamics 365.
- Project managing the implementation of acquired businesses that full into scope of Dynamics 365.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all stakeholder queries surrounding P2P & Dynamics 365.
- Reviewing & creating new suppliers on Dynamics 365.
- Evaluation and analysis of Dynamics 365 training provided to business units using feedback forms for improving processes.
- Full ownership & Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the contract management system (CMS).
- Maintain tools used within the Procurement function such as the Procure to Pay (P2P) and the Contract Management (CMS) systems, due diligence software and contract management database.
- Working with the business areas to identify purchasing requirements and working within the Outsourcing and Procurement Policy whilst following the Procurement Standard Operating Processes to procure goods and services.
- Understanding how suppliers are categorised in the purchasing system and its importance to Ardonagh Group.
- Advising the business on what due diligence is required surrounding purchases.
- Creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in line with company policy.
- Lead on projects to achieve goals & meet success criteria (Project Management).
- Finding ways to automate certain processes to aid to productivity & performance.
- Manage & support Procurement Administrator.
- Cover Procurement Administrator for annual leave/sick leave.
- Chairing fortnightly & monthly meetings with key stakeholders.
- Emailing internal customers to help improve compliance with Ardonagh's procurement processes.
- Understanding & following procurement policies & procedures
- Pre RFP supplier meetings.
- Coordinate and resolve the group procurement inbox queries.
- Writing working instructions in conjunction with the procurement team.
- Assess business needs by coordinating and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines and ensure efficiency of the business.
- Support the wider team as required.
- CPD for career progression in becoming a Procurement professional
Key Role Accountabilities
Functional Knowledge/ technical knowledge
- Good analytical skills with close attention to detail.
- P2P system experience.
- Understand and interpret information.
Business Expertise
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Coordinate and prioritise own workload to work independently.
- Ability to build and manage strong relationships internally and externally.
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation.
- Able to investigate the root cause of a problem and rectify it as required.
Building self-insight & relationships
- Strong relationships with onshore and offshore teams.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adopt a systematic approach to tasks and to work within set processes.
- All round team player and proactive.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Essential Criteria - must be clearly demonstrated on CV
- Previous experience within a procurement, financial / accounting role or a recent graduate with relevant degree.
- Strong IT skills particularly in Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Also essential
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Initiative, proactivity, enquiring approach, resourcefulness.
- Desire to learn new skills.
- Adaptability, ability to embrace and respond positively to change.
- Analytical and investigative skills, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills - individually and collaboratively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work both independently and part of a team.
- Integrity and assertiveness when dealing with complex / business critical issues...... click apply for full job details