Procurement Data Analyst

Overview

Leonardo is seeking a dedicated Procurement Data Analyst to join the UK Category Management team within the Electronics Division's Procurement & Commercial function. This position reports directly to the Head of Direct UK Category Management and is based primarily in Basildon, England, with hybrid working options and additional locations including Luton and Edinburgh.

Compensation

The role offers a salary range of £43,000 to £48,000, which aligns with Leonardo UK's grade-based salary structure and is benchmarked against the external market. Exception approvals may allow higher remuneration to ensure internal parity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with both internal departments and external partners to collect, comprehend, and report forecast data to support sourcing and contractual negotiations.
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Compile and update inflation-related reports and procurement key performance indicators.
• Create visual data representations, including dashboards and graphs, to support category strategies and business evaluations.
• Analyze spend and performance data; identify trends and execute appropriate actions.
• Evaluate supply risk data in cooperation with stakeholders and maintain relevant reports.
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement data insights and support data inquiries from the procurement team.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with all stakeholders involved.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and requirements effectively.
• Design robust, high-quality datasets facilitating informed decision-making and strategic recommendations.
• Provide supplier and market intelligence analytics to support long-term strategic decisions and risk management.
• Automate data processing tasks and ensure data quality through routine audits.
• Develop and conduct surveys; analyze survey results to inform procurement strategies.
• Focus on monitoring leading indicators to enhance functional performance via insightful analysis and reporting.
• Extract, analyze, and present large data sets to management, deriving valid and actionable insights.
• Participate actively in cross-departmental initiatives to evolve data management policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in complex analytics across multiple domains, including process analysis, performance metrics, and supplier risk management.
• Advanced expertise in MS Excel and Power BI, with extensive experience using SAP.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities, able to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Self-driven and able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within teams.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrates proactive identification and management of key issues with a collaborative and team-supportive approach.

Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires candidates to undergo pre-employment screening compliant with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional vetting may be necessary, potentially including Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) depending on eligibility.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous leave entitlements with the possibility to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
• Competitive pension scheme contributions up to 15% from the employer.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including mental health services, financial guidance, and employee networks promoting inclusion and diversity.
• A bonus scheme accessible to all employees up to management level.
• Free access to more than 4,000 online courses for professional development.
• Referral rewards for recommending new hires.
• Flexible benefits allowance up to £500 annually covering healthcare, dental, family support, lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and technology.
• Flexible working arrangements including option for part-time discussions.