Supplier Management Analyst

We are looking for a highly organised and analytical Supplier Management Analyst to join our global Supply Chain team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support supplier governance, risk management, ESG initiatives and procurement operations across an international business.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure supplier compliance, maintain critical supplier information, support sourcing activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier performance and risk management processes.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, managing multiple priorities and driving improvements within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Risk Management

• Maintain and review supplier reputational risk information for the quarterly Supplier Risk Register.
• Identify potential financial, commercial, ethical and supply continuity risks.
• Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor supplier performance and support the escalation of supplier risk issues where required.

Supplier Governance & Compliance

• Maintain supplier records and documentation, including contracts, certifications and compliance records.
• Support supplier onboarding and ongoing supplier management activities.
• Ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date within company systems.
• Assist with supplier audits and governance reviews.

ESG & Sustainability

• Develop and maintain supplier ESG performance tracking tools.
• Collect, analyse and report on supplier ESG metrics.
• Monitor developments in ESG legislation and industry best practice.
• Support initiatives that improve sustainability performance throughout the supply chain.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Support supplier tender processes, including RFP preparation and evaluation.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and contract renewal activities.
• Analyse procurement spend data and identify cost reduction or value creation opportunities.
• Prepare supplier and category reports to support business decision making.anage the placement, expediting, and reconciliation of purchase orders to support timely delivery and accurate order fulfillment.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Use analytical tools and AI-enabled technologies to monitor supplier reputational risks.
• Produce dashboards, reports and presentations for management review.
• Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency and supplier performance.
• Support cross-functional projects involving Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal and Quality teams.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing data, building stakeholder relationships and working across multiple priorities. You have strong analytical capabilities and enjoy using information to solve problems and drive business improvements.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management or a related business function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of supplier onboarding and supplier governance processes.
• Experience of ESG reporting or sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and supplier audit processes.
• CIPS qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Life Insurance.
• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.