Procurement Analyst

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking forProcurement Analystwho would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for the in-house development, maintenance, and optimisation of applications supporting key supply chain and procurement activities, alongside leading the delivery of management reporting and performance insights against internal KPIs.

The role combines technical support and development of applications for the Procurement and Supply Chain teams, and data analytics and reporting to enable effective decision-making and continuous performance improvement.

Your key responsibilities are

Lead the design, development, and enhancement of in-house applications supporting procurement and supply chain processes (e.g. sourcing, inventory, supplier performance, contract management).

Act as product owner for internally developed tools, prioritising features aligned to business needs
Collaborate with IT and developers to ensure scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.

Maintain application performance, manage upgrades, and resolve system issues.

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data capture.

Ensure systems are aligned to business processes across sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.

Own the development and delivery of procurement and supply chain reporting suites.

Define, track, and report on KPIs (e.g. cost savings, supplier performance, compliance).

Build dashboards and visualisations to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with business priorities.

Ensure integrity, consistency, and accessibility of procurement and supply chain data across applications
Define data standards, structures, and governance processes.

Work with stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting reliability.

Any other tasks as may be instructed by the Head of Procurement.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations with strong exposure to systems and data.

Proven experience in application development oversight or product ownership (in-house or configured tools).

Understanding of procurement and supply chain KPIs and performance frameworks.

Abilities/Skills

Strong data analytics and reporting capability (e.g. Power BI, Excel, SQL).

Ability to translate technical solutions into business value.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Analytical mindset with focus on insight generation and continuous improvement.

Degree or Post Graduate Qualification.

Experience working in utility infrastructure or similar sector.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a driving licence.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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The BUUK Group operates with preferred suppliers for recruitment agencies which are reviewed periodically. We do not accept unsolicited speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Receipt of unsolicited CVs does not imply an introduction to the BUUK Group; therefore, no ownership of such candidates will be given. If recruitment agencies submit unsolicited speculative CVs, we retain the right to contact, pursue and hire these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers. Should you wish to be considered as a preferred supplier, please email recruitment@bu-uk.co.uk to enquire. All terms will only be agreed by the Resourcing Team at BUUK.