Data Analyst – Procurement

Data Analyst – Procurement

London

Role description:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a high-calibre data and analytical professional looking to apply their excellent analytical skills to directly influence decision making. The purpose of this role is to collect, analyse and interpret data to provide valuable insights that support strategic decision-making by working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, identify data sources and develop analytical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Head of Procurement Data & Analytics in producing analysis necessary for implementing strategies that reduce cost, mitigate risks in the supply chain and improve procurement outcomes.
• Collect and compile data from various sources and organise them for analysis, using techniques to extract meaningful insights, identify trends, patterns and correlations within the date.
• Create, update and maintain regular analytical reports, such as KPI reporting and related dashboards which show how the Procurement function is performing against its goals and objectives.
• Generate and deliver ad-hoc analysis and reports for use by the Procurement function and other areas of the business, including the Commercial and Finance functions.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Educated to at least first degree-level, ideally in a numerate discipline.
• Strong aptitude for manipulating and gaining insights from datasets, with the use of statistical and/or modelling techniques desirable, but not essential..
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, and/or other data analysis and visualization tools, such as Microsoft PowerBI is desirable, but not essential.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and quality in data analysis.
• Good communicator with the ability to present the results of an analysis clearly and in a manner appropriate for the target audience.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary. 
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• 37 hour working week, with the option to hybrid work up to 3 days per week, plus 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities. 
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme. 
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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