<div><div style=""><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We have a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in commercial data analysis. Join our team as a Procurement Analyst on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months where you’ll be a valued part of our Commercial Department.</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You’ll support a Strategic Procurement Manager, gaining responsibility for developing insight into our suppliers performance to support and take part in key negotiations with our suppliers.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This role is designed to support the Commercial teams and the wider business by delivering business critical analysis, allowing the business to practise data led decision making. This will be achieved by clear and concise communication of occasionally complex information,</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">suitable for various audiences, to support the commercial teams on a wide variety of</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">areas. These will include analysis of cost inflation, retail price inflation, sales margin and a wide variety of other business metrics. This will allow the Wickes business to adapt and thrive in the fast moving world of modern retail, increasing customer loyalty, sales, profit and market share.</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You’ll be working across many of our product categories understanding the opportunities and challenges that are being faced across our worldwide supplier base. You will gain valuable exposure to the commercial world and develop vital skills to build a successful career.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What we’re looking for:&nbsp;</strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">If you’re looking to start a successful analyst career with the Wickes team you will need to be great with numbers, sharp with data, and not afraid to use the insight you generate to challenge the status quo.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">As a part of a hard working, highly collaborative team you will need the confidence to build relationships, to be prepared to work at pace, hold your own under pressure and most of all not be afraid to get stuck in.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We are looking for individuals that are, ideally, educated to degree level with Economics, Mathematics or Science related degree and proficient on Excel and Google suite.</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">On top of your academic achievements and experience, we’re looking for a real interest in gaining exposure to the commercial and buying side of the Wickes business as part of developing your career with us.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></font></div><div><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Understanding data and providing reports and insight whilst working to tight deadlines and managing expectations.&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Being proactive in challenging and correcting inaccurate information to ensure the reports are reflective of actual performance.&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Developing and automating regular reports and ensuring all requirements are captured.&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Maintaining accurate data in Cost Management tools and manage robust cost change process&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Working closely with the Category Managers to maintain accurate product data files, COGs benefit trackers and other project based trackers</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Supporting a Procurement Manager on project management and delivery of revenue and cash flow initiatives</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Communicating effectively with Suppliers on a regular basis</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Liaising with suppliers and the rebates team to manage supplier rebates and report this to the Finance team</font></li></ul></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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 group to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:&nbsp;</font></div><div><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Competitive bonus</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Save-as-you-earn scheme</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Life Assurance</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Enhanced contributory pension scheme</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Colleague discount&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme</font></li></ul></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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 &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Commercial team are based, along with our other support functions.&nbsp; We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.&nbsp; We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>About Us:&nbsp;</strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.&nbsp; With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Vacancy Reference #</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. 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