At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse supplier costs and support procurement teams in making smart commercial decisions.
- Company: Leading defence organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Shape a new capability and directly impact procurement strategy and supplier performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, finance, or cost analysis; strong analytical skills required.
Arguile Search is supporting a leading defence organisation in the appointment of an experienced Procurement Analyst to help establish and develop a new Procurement Finance and Cost Analysis capability within its UK supply chain function. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex supplier cost and price analysis, supporting procurement teams to develop robust negotiation strategies, identify cost efficiencies and make better-informed commercial decisions.
Key responsibilities:
- Analyse complex supplier quotations and proposals to establish fair and reasonable pricing
- Conduct cost and price analysis using market intelligence, historical data and financial models
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier negotiation strategies
- Assess supplier financial performance and support wider supply chain reporting
- Monitor market, economic and pricing trends that may impact the supply base
- Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Engineering stakeholders
We’re looking for experience in:
- Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Finance, Estimating, Cost/Price Analysis or Business Analysis
- Reviewing supplier quotations, proposals or commercial data
- Financial analysis, cost modelling or pricing analysis
- Working independently within a fast-paced and evolving environment
Defence experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The client is open to candidates from a range of relevant sectors, provided they can demonstrate strong analytical and commercial capability.
📍 Bristol – 3 days per week on site
📅 Initial 12-month contract with the possibility to extend or go perm
💷 Competitive day rate – Inside IR35
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone who wants to help shape a new capability while making a direct impact on procurement strategy, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
Procurement Analyst employer: Arguile
At Arguile, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer in the defence sector, offering our employees the chance to make a significant impact in a high-growth start-up environment. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and strategic thinking, while our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to grow your career. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique advantage with access to industry leaders and cutting-edge projects that shape the future of defence.
