Procurement Analyst Location: Merseyside Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 Are you a results-driven procurement professional with a passion for optimising supplier relationships and ensuring efficient procurement processes? We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to join our dynamic team at a leading company in the food industry. Key Responsibilities: Reporting and Analysis: Provide key procurement reporting and ensure data integrity. Contract Management: Administering contracts via SRM/SAP, managing signatures, and training users. Supplier Management: Building strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring optimal performance, and negotiating commercial terms. Sourcing and Benchmarking: Managing sourcing processes for specialty products and benchmarking suppliers on cost and service. Data and Forecasting: Ensuring accurate data input, updating price forecasts, and managing raw material supply. Collaboration: Working with internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, product managers) and external suppliers to deliver cost-effective and innovative solutions. What We Need From You: Education: Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, CIPS, or a related field. Experience: At least 2 years in procurement operations, with a good understanding of strategic procurement processes and supply chain management. Skills: Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Proficiency in SAP and experience with contract management. Strong co