Analyst, Technical Procurement

Position

Location and Work Arrangement

• The position is onsite and based in Weybridge, UK.
• The role may involve domestic and international travel, including trade shows, supplier audits, ship visits, and loadings or repositioning.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Identify suppliers, obtain quotes, place orders, clarify requests, and analyze alternative goods and services.
• Negotiate prices and delivery terms, evaluate supplier performance, and consider price, availability, transportation, and schedules.
• Track purchase orders to delivery, resolve discrepancies, coordinate with internal teams, and update stakeholders.
• Prioritize emergency orders and arrange transportation with logistics partners.
• Record lessons learned, address supplier-performance issues, and assist with disputed vendor invoices.
• Support Ship Managers and vessels with specialist purchases and transportation; develop procurement strategies and maintain accurate records in compliance with policy and regulations.

Success Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP and Oracle are examples.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong negotiation and analytical skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Excel; able to calculate common commercial figures and percentages.
• Able to prepare detailed reports and correspondence, present information, and travel domestically and internationally.