Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst (Contract)

🗓 Initial 6-Month Contract

Arguile are supporting a defence aviation / aerospace manufacturing organisation undergoing a period of supply chain transformation, who are looking to appoint an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to support their procurement and category management teams.

This role will play a key part in enhancing supply chain visibility and data-driven decision making, working closely with buyers, commodity managers, and leadership to provide accurate, structured insights across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse, and consolidate data from ERP systems and multiple sources
• Develop and maintain robust supply chain datasets to support procurement activities
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across spend, sourcing, and supplier performance
• Support category management and sourcing strategies through clear data presentation
• Enable improved decision-making by translating complex data into actionable insights
• Provide additional analytical bandwidth to procurement teams, supporting ongoing transformation activity

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain Analyst / Procurement Analyst role
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, and category management principles
• Experience within manufacturing and/or aerospace environments (highly desirable)
• Advanced capability with ERP systems and data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Ability to work with large datasets and present findings in a clear, structured format
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and commercial awareness
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Initial on-site presence required, with hybrid working available thereafter
• BPSS Clearance require so candidates must have full right to work in the UK
• Candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance so must be based in the South West UK

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at a critical stage of its supply chain development, where your work will directly support procurement strategy and operational improvement.

If you’re interested, apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.