Senior Procurement (ERP) Process Improvement Analyst

Forseven

  • Warwick
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior Procurement Process Improvement Analyst to join our highly skilled and dynamic Business Process Team.This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Warwick or Bicester where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.What's the opportunityThe Senior Process Improvement Analyst will be responsible for gathering and analysing requirements and mapping business processes within the procurement function and play a crucial role in enhancing procurement efficiency and effectiveness within our organization. Your focus will be on streamlining procurement and Supplier quality processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategic changes to optimize procurement operations.The candidate will take lead on a number of process improvement and ISO certification projects within the procurement function.The ideal candidate will have experience in process mapping, project management, facilitation, problem solving, delivering training and driving process improvement implementation within the procurement function in the automotive/manufacturing industry.What you will do:
  • Analyse, document, and map procurement processes.
  • Conduct workshops, surveys and prepare use cases, user stories, process maps, etc.
  • Identify areas to improve and optimize procurement processes.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives across the organization to streamline functions and drive overall efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
  • Identify documentation gaps and create draft manuals, working instructions, guides, and templates.
  • Develop Training material, provide training and support end-users on new processes and systems.
Who you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Significant experience in a similar senior analyst position, preferably within procurement or supply chain in the automotive industry.
  • Experience in conducting workshops for business requirement gathering sessions and complete business process mapping, using tools such as Visio, Miro, Lucidchart, etc.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • A positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing business needs.
About us and our culture…At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

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