Purchasing Analyst, Procurement Analyst

Job Title: Purchasing Analyst / Procurement AnalystLocation: SloughSalary: circa £35,000 - £40,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentNew Purchasing Analyst / Procurement Analyst Role in a Rapidly Growing Beauty, Fragrance & Cosmetics WholesalerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Analyst / Procurement Analyst to join a thriving wholesale business operating within the beauty, perfume, and cosmetics industry. Due to continued success and impressive growth, this newly created role will support the purchasing team with data-driven insights to improve procurement performance, stock optimisation and supplier strategy.If you have a keen eye for data, a strong understanding of purchasing or supply chain, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment - this could be the perfect fit.About the Role:Reporting directly to the Purchasing Director, the Purchasing Analyst / Procurement Analyst will analyse supplier activity, purchasing trends, stock performance, and margin data to support smarter buying decisions. You'll play a vital role in reducing costs, improving inventory efficiency, and helping maintain high availability of core product lines.Key Responsibilities:* Analyse supplier performance, including pricing, reliability, and volume metrics.* Identify trends in market pricing and advise on bulk buying opportunities or savings.* Monitor inventory movement and highlight slow-moving or overstocked items.* Forecast demand using historical sales and purchasing data.* Generate regular reports offering actionable insights to enhance decision-making.* Maintain and develop Supplier Score Cards to assess vendor value and performance.* Support the wider purchasing strategy to boost gross margin and purchasing efficiency.Performance Objectives:* Reduce aged stock by 20-30% in the first 12 months.* Achieve a 70-day average inventory turnover annually.* Maintain 95%+ stock availability for core SKUs.* Deliver 5-8% in annual purchasing cost reductions.* Contribute to year-on-year gross margin improvement of 3-5%.* Provide weekly reporting with 3-5 key, actionable insights.Ideal Candidate Profile:* Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.* Proven experience in a similar role (e.g. purchasing analyst, procurement analyst, or supply chain analyst).* Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.* Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, dashboards, formulas, etc.).* Comfortable using ERP systems (e.g. SAGE) and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.* Ability to translate complex data into clear, practical recommendations.* A team player with great communication skills and high attention to detail.What's on Offer:* Join a fast-growing business within the vibrant beauty and fragrance industry.* A newly created position where you can make a real impact.* Competitive salary and future career progression opportunities.* Collaborative team culture in a fast-paced, energetic environment.Apply NowIf you're a motivated analyst ready to take ownership of procurement data and drive purchasing improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting new role.Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.