Supply Chain and Procurement Analyst - 12 Month FTC

We are seeking a Supply Chain and Procurement Analyst to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is keen to develop their skills in a professional services company and support shaping and embedding our approach to supplier selection. This role is 4 days per week (28 hours) The primary purpose of the role will be to work alongside the existing Supplier Manager to assist with selecting, onboarding, and managing the suppliers we use across the firm. We use a wide range of suppliers who can range from printers to SaaS providers to IT consultancies. The role will involve building strong relationships and working closely with a wide range of business owners including legal and IT, as well as supporting our Supplier Committee and Supplier Manager. We would be happy for you to be based in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office and we support a hybrid working approach (which includes working from home for part of your week and flexible start/end times subject to certain core business hours). What will your role look like?

• Supporting agreement and roll-out of a supplier selection framework to embed within the business- this includes working with a wide range of stakeholders to increase awareness and engagement.
• Supporting business owners with the selection (including tender support) and onboarding of any new suppliers (this includes where appropriate, constructively challenging new supplier selection and onboarding). This involves engaging with proposed suppliers, supporting with any internal governance approvals required and carrying out effective due diligence on suppliers to ensure that required standards are met- including around information security, data protection, corporate social responsibility (including anti modern slavery) and diversity and inclusion;
• Diligently inputting and maintaining supplier data records on our systems;
• Ongoing due diligence on existing supply base. This may include supporting with the audit of suppliers;
• Working with Supplier Manager to support business owners in relation to performance management/KPIs/incident management and exit;
• Producing relevant Management Information in relation to our supply base;
• Building and maintaining strong links and positive relationships with all business areas within the firm to promote, champion and help to deliver effective supplier selection and management activities;
• Building positive relationships with key suppliers;
• Maintain policies, processes, templates, and guidance for the firm;
• Driving cost savings;
• Keeping up to date with industry best practice; and
• Delivering training where required.
  
  Some experience of procurement process including supplier selection, onboarding, and due diligence;
• Experience of working effectively with business teams around supplier requirements;
• Experience of working with databases and IT systems such as SharePoint; and
• Experience in supplier management and dealing with a variety of third parties.
• Ability to negotiate key commercial terms and review and assess supplier contracts
• Knowledge of key/typical commercial contract terms across a range of different type of suppliers
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately using your own initiative.
• Prioritising and managing a number of different projects at the same time spanning different business areas.
  
  Together, we've been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment.
We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams - diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas. Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we're one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards. We're committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We've many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions. We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn't limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds - home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment - meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers . If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process then please let us know. Together, we can make this the best job you'll ever have.

In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:
• A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
• On site mental health and wellbeing support
• A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire.
• Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day's leave to celebrate your birthday., Our culture We live and breathe our four values - friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward - and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.
Job satisfaction Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose - together, building better futures. Whether that's helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint. Reward and wellbeing We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award-winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work. Flexible working We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working. Latest technology We use the most up-to-date technology and software to match our ground-breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients. Career development There is no linear path - learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.