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Purchasing Analyst
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Cantello Tayler Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing Analyst to work for their client based in Iver. This role is a full time position working from the office Monday to Friday.
The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for:
Tracking and evaluating supplier performance, including purchase volumes, delivery timelines and cost trends
Track and evaluate supplier performance, including purchase volumes, delivery timelines, and cost trends.
Provide actionable insights to enhance supplier negotiations and streamline procurement processes.
Monitor market price fluctuations and recommend strategies for bulk purchasing or cost optimisation.
Analyse slow-moving stock and propose liquidation or utilisation strategies.
Generate reports on aged stock and recommend promotional or discount approaches.
Monitor inventory turnover to identify overstocked or under stocked items, ensuring optimal stock levels.
Analyse historical sales data to forecast demand and guide purchasing decisions.
Identify top-performing products and align procurement strategies with customer demand and seasonal trends.
Conduct RRP analysis and maintain accurate pricing data in SAGE.
Provide weekly reports on high-demand items and those needing immediate replenishment.
Assess margins by comparing purchasing costs with selling prices.
Highlight opportunities to improve margins and address declining profitability.
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of procurement decisions and recommend process improvements.
Analyse seasonal demand patterns to guide peak procurement planning.
Assess regional supplier performance to optimise purchasing strategies by market.
Assist in warehouse selection for supplier orders based on efficiency and demand.
The Purchasing Analyst will have:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in procurement or supply chain analysis.
Proven track record of delivering measurable results through data-driven recommendations.
Advanced Excel skills for creating dashboards and dynamic analysis tools.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAGE for procurement and inventory analysis.
Proficiency in data visualisation tools eg: Power BI or Tableau
Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on actionable insights.
Detail-oriented approach to analysing and interpreting complex datasets.
Ability to present findings clearly to cross-functional teams.
Collaborative mindset to work effectively with the purchasing team.
If you are interested in this Purchasing Analyst role, please do apply or contact Esther Ward on (phone number removed) to discuss the position in more detailBefore You Apply
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