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Procurement Data Analyst (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
2 weeks ago
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Join Our Team as a Procurement Data Analyst at the University of Cambridge!


Are you passionate about transforming raw data into meaningful insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our Procurement team!

About Us:

At the University of Cambridge, we believe in the power of data to drive informed decision-making. Our Procurement team is at the forefront of this, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us as a Procurement Data Analyst. As a world-renowned institution, we are committed to excellence in education and research, and your role will be crucial in supporting these objectives.

Responsibilities:

Data Retrieval and Analysis: Gather, cleanse, and analyse data from various Procurement and Finance tools to create reliable, fact-based reporting for the Procurement team and the wider organization.


Strategic Opportunity Identification: Utilize data to find and quantify tactical and strategic opportunities. Proactively engage in projects, identifying areas for improvement and supporting cost efficiency opportunities.


Data Management: Develop and execute modelling and cleansing plans, ensuring alignment of people, processes, and systems. Manage data from start to finish, including planning, execution, and validation.


Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify requirements and define data management objectives. Contribute to the development of analytics offerings, ensuring they remain attractive, credible, and relevant.


Product Development: Contribute to analytics product development and staged releases in line with the Data Analytics Framework, including Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics.

Requirements:

You will have:

Proven experience in data retrieval, cleansing, and analysis.


Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with data cleansing methodologies.
Proficiency in tools such as Power BI.

What we offer:

Opportunity to work in a prestigious institution.


Professional development and growth opportunities.
Engaging and collaborative team environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Benefits:

41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays


Defined benefits pension schemes
Flexible working options
Support for health & mental wellbeing
Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

If you are a highly motivated and inquisitive individual with a passion for data analytics, we want to hear from you! Join us on our mission to simplify processes, enhance accuracy, and drive governance in the world of procurement at the University of Cambridge.

Location:

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 2nd April 2024. The first interview date for the role are planned for 17th/18th April 2024 and second interview on 1st/2nd May 2024.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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