Procurement Analyst

Procurement Finance Analyst Role Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join the Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) Supply Chain organisation and help establish a Procurement Finance Analyst capability within the UK business. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working closely with Procurement and Supplier Management teams to identify cost efficiencies within supplier proposals and support strategic sourcing decisions. The role will focus on developing robust negotiation positions for the procurement of goods and services by carrying out detailed cost and price analyses of supplier proposals. Acting as the key financial partner during contract acquisitions, you will evaluate complex supplier submissions, determine fair and reasonable pricing positions, and support commercial negotiations using quantitative analysis, statistical methods, market intelligence and cost modelling techniques. Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost and pricing analyses of supplier proposals and help establish the Procurement Finance Analyst capability within the UK business, drawing on best practices from across the wider organisation.
• Develop macroeconomic and microeconomic metrics across the supply chain, monitoring market indices, foreign exchange movements and legislative impacts.
• Gather, analyse and interpret supplier financial data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess complex supplier proposals to establish fair and reasonable pricing positions.
• Conduct detailed cost and price analysis using statistical tools, market trends and parametric cost models.
• Develop and substantiate cost estimates to support supplier and customer negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to achieve programme objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Produce reports and performance metrics measuring supplier and internal performance against programme plans.
• Engage with colleagues across the wider organisation to identify best practices and implement consistent financial processes.
• Partner with Finance to develop material cost tracking processes and reporting cadence for monitoring programme expenditure.
• Evaluate supplier pricing arrangements, including firm-price and cost-plus contracts, providing commercial insight to Procurement teams.
• Conduct financial, operational, proposal and procedural audits of supplier data and processes.
• Produce cost estimates using historical data, technical requirements, parametric modelling and other relevant data sources.
• Adapt to evolving business priorities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist Procurement teams in developing negotiation strategies that deliver best value and support the placement of contracts for goods and services.
• Support the preparation of bid packages, supplier source selection and proposal evaluations in accordance with established acquisition processes.
• Develop and present key financial performance metrics and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Represent Supply Chain at programme reviews and supplier meetings.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across programme and functional teams. Basic Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum of five years' experience within Finance, Procurement, Estimating, Commercial, Contracts, Business Operations, Supplier Management or a similar analytical function.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience analysing supplier proposals, pricing models and financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial modelling techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing or another highly regulated industry would be advantageous.