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Procurement Analyst
The Very Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Liverpool • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support smart sourcing: Assist with the procurement of non-merchandise suppliers, ensuring we achieve the best value and manage risk effectively.
- Get hands-on with contracts: Help draft and manage agreements, working closely with Legal and other teams to ensure compliance.
- Analyse and report: Collate data, track performance against targets, and produce reports on cost savings, supplier performance, and payment terms.
- Build relationships: Work with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and support them in getting the best outcomes.
- Learn and grow: Gain exposure to negotiations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- A recent graduate (or equivalent experience) with a strong interest in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and spot opportunities.
- Confident communicator with great organisational skills.
- Comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with tools like Jira is a bonus.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercially aware and excited to develop your skills in cost and cash control.
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysiscontract managementsupplier managementstrategic sourcingcost savings analysisperformance trackingnegotiation
Soft skills
analytical mindsetcommunicationorganizational skillsself-motivatedproactivecollaborative