Procurement Analyst

Location: Hybrid to Manchester (ideally 1‑2 days per week)

We are seeking a Procurement Analyst to provide analytical support to the global procurement team and wider business stakeholders while progressively improving the quality, efficiency, and automation of procurement analytics through the use of modern tools and techniques.

• Provide analytical support to Procurement and stakeholders, including spend, market, supplier, and opportunity analysis, along with business cases and tender evaluation.
• Develop and deliver reports, dashboards and data visualisations to support decision‑making and stakeholder engagement.
• Support procurement systems (e.g. purchase orders, contracts, spend tools), including maintenance, training and user support.
• Contribute to cross‑functional procurement initiatives (e.g. supplier evaluations, supply chain diversity, social value) and identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and analytics.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, respond to queries, and provide training and guidance to team members.
• Support governance, controls and general procurement administration, escalating issues where necessary and assisting leadership as required.

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and data manipulation skills (including modelling, Pivot Tables and structured analysis).
• Proficiency in Power BI and data visualisation, with a keen interest in data, technology and AI‑enabled analytics.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Methodical problem‑solver with the ability to work independently, exercise judgement and escalate when needed.
• Effective communicator and team player with strong stakeholder engagement, adaptability and time management skills.

• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial analytics roles, ideally as a Procurement Analyst.
• Strong data visualisation, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to engage global stakeholders.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and systems (e.g. spend analysis tools, P2P systems).
• Relevant degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPS).
• Exposure to automation and AI‑enabled analytics tools.

• A collaborative and fast‑paced work environment.
• Health care cash plan.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service).
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary.
• Vibrant, modern offices.

Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co‑op Insurance Services in 2021, BGLi in 2022 and Atlanta in 2024.