Procurement Analyst Direct Imports

We have a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in commercial data analysis and procurement. Joining our team as an Procurement Analyst, you will be a valued part of the Commercial Department providing support to the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager.

You’ll support the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager for global sourcing, taking ownership of managing the cost files for our imported products, as well logging, tracking and validating the invoices for all the services used to deliver them. You will be responsible for challenging our suppliers on invoice discrepancies vs our agreements and working cooperatively to resolve them, in conjunction with our finance teams.

In conjunction with the wider team, there will also be opportunities to gain responsibility for developing insight into supplier performance, understand opportunities and challenges that are being faced across our worldwide supplier base, and support sourcing projects and negotiations with our suppliers.

From day one you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility. Wickes will recognise you for your hard work and you will make a real impact on our business. You’ll join a team of people who will give you the support, opportunity and scope to further develop and progress your career, gaining valuable exposure to the commercial world. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Logging, tracking and validating Freight and Far East agent invoices to ensure accurate vs our contractual agreements.

• Being proactive in challenging and correcting inaccurate information, both in our invoices and our reporting

• Working closely with Wickes sourcing agents and category teams to maintain accurate product cost files and manage robust cost change processes

• Communicating effectively with Wickes sourcing agents and service providers on a daily basis 

• Supporting the administration of Trading Agreements and supplier contracts through the signoff system

• Supporting freight related cost recovery process and negotiations

What are we looking for?

• Have an excellent eye for detail, able to concentrate and ensure total accuracy when manually validating complex invoices

• Experience in global sourcing and understanding of freight services and invoicing is desirable

• Ability to manage large sets of data 

• Ability to prioritise their workload and manage conflicting deadlines and be comfortable switching between different tasks. 

• Strong analytical skills are required, with the ability to draw conclusions and articulate their findings and analysis. 

• To demonstrate their ability to work with both Excel, Google documents to develop reports. 

• To be driven and resilient when faced with obstacles. 

• To be enthusiastic and demonstrate a proactive approach to delivering results

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes: 

Competitive bonus

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Colleague discount 

Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Supply Chain team are based, along with our other support functions.  We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working. 

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.