Our client, a leading wholesale business is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Purchasing and Inventory Analyst to join their purchasing team. This role is integral to supporting procurement by delivering actionable insights and ensuring data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced and ambitious organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Analyse historical sales data to forecast demand and guide purchasing decisions.
Assess margins by comparing purchasing costs with selling prices and highlight opportunities to improve margins.
Assist in warehouse selection for supplier orders based on efficiency and demand.
Job Requirements:
Experience in procurement analysis or supply chain analysis.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
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 like Power BI or Tableau.
Proven track record of delivering measurable results through data-driven recommendations.
Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on actionable insights.
Collaborative mindset to work effectively with the purchasing team.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious wholesale company
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Employee benefits package
If you are passionate about procurement and supply chain analysis and are looking to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated purchasing team