Smiths Detection
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
ProcurementSystemsAnalyst
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“Procurement Systems Analyst at Smiths Detection. Skills: Procurement systems, Data analysis, Cross-functional coordination. Manage user access, training, and issue resolution. Create training materials and videos”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive system efficiency; Enable data-driven decisions; Add value to system usage; Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and up-to-date status
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Willingness to support European business hours when required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, 7–10 years of experience in procurement systems, analytics, or supply chain in a global organization, Good understanding of procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, knowledge of SAP (MM, PP, FI/CO) and basic understanding of SAP data, Experience with Power BI, including building dashboards and data models, Advanced skills in Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, SharePoint, and Teams, Good communication and presentation skills, Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment, analytical and problem-solving mindset, Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines, Willingness to support European business hours when required
Nice to Have
Experience with eProcurement systems (e. g. , Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua) is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Create training materials and videos
Track market trends and commodity data
Manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV) activities
Maintain and update Power BI dashboards
Act as point of contact for savings tracking
Support SAP enhancements
Maintain spend classification data
Support digital procurement initiatives
Prepare monthly reports and presentations
Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the global procurement team; Support global stakeholders; Provide insights to category teams; Coordinate changes; Work in a global, multicultural environment
Communication Scope
Good communication and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities, Meet deadlines
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Systems Analyst to join our global procurement team on a 9-month maternity cover contract. In this role, you will be at the heart of our procurement ecosystem—driving system efficiency, enabling data-driven decisions, and supporting global stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with systems, data, and cross-functional teams to create meaningful impact in a fast-paced, international environment. Role & Responsibilities * Manage user access, training, and issue resolution across procurement systems such as Orbis, EcoVadis, Savings Tracker, Power BI, HighQ, SharePoint, Teams, and others * Create easy-to-understand training materials and videos to support system users * Work closely with the global procurement team to improve how systems are used and add value * Track market trends and commodity data to support the Material Market Tracker (MMT) and provide insights to category teams * Manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV) activities in SAP, including approvals and base price updates * Maintain and u
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