Procurement Technology Analyst | S2 | Milton Keynes

The Senior Procurement Technology Business Analyst is responsible for evaluating, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions to enhance and streamline the procurement function within the organization.

This role involves analysing business processes, identifying technology needs, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The difference you'll make:

• Ensuring procurement technology solutions comply with relevant regulations, technology strategy and security standards


• Researching and assessing procurement software and tools to determine their suitability for the organization's needs


• Building relationship with stakeholders and manage expectations within the Procurement business


• Providing training and support to procurement teams and end-users on the use of procurement technology solutions


• Gathering and documenting business requirements related to procurement processes and technology needs


• Analysing procurement data to identify trends, performance metrics, and areas for improvement
  
  Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or business analysis


• Familiarity with procurement software and technology solutions


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends


• Experience with SAP Ariba is essential


• Experience with S4 Hana is essential


It would also be nice for you to have:

• Project management experience


• SAP Ariba certification or equivalent


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) or equivalent


What else you need to know:

This role is based in Milton Keynes

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

1st Stage - Technical Interview - this will a 30min technical interview with one of the team

2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face depending on your situation.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know.

Inclusion

At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we'll reward you.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.

• £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits.


• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.


• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.


• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.


• Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP.


• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.


• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more


• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: medical insurance, dental insurance, and health assessments


• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans


• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships


• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services