Sourcing Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE Analysts within UK Sourcing provide rich insight and data on key product & supplier metrics globally as part of the JLP balanced global supply base. In this role you will effectively analyse, interpret and present data in a way that will help inform the UK Head of Sourcing and UK Category Sourcing Managers, to support strategic commercial balanced sourcing plans. Build collaborative relationships with key members of the UK Buying & Merchandising, Q&T & Supplier Management communities, informing joint plans as part of the day to day operations. Your input will influence and provide relevant insight to the Sourcing team and broader Commercial teams. You need to clearly articulate your analysis and conclusions from a data set in written and verbal form. Your ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload, as well as applying your strong digital skills and data analytics will provide the administration support for the UK Sourcing Team and Global Sourcing Offices. Use data insight to identify new & emerging regions worldwide. . Expected salary - £40,800- £48,000 (dependent on experience). Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Sourcing team aim for around 2 days a week in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. Location - This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office. Key responsibilities Analysis of data from different systems inc Boxi, Segura, Coupa, Tableau, Excel, Data Studio, Google sheets. Data to be analysed and conclusions drawn. Insight to be presented clearly and formatted in a way to easily share with commercial teams. Frequent cadence coordination and data feed into reporting decks. Support the CSM lead on E-Tenders; help to manage the end to end process keeping the tender on timeline, and identifying stakeholders to chase, and process improvement that could be made. Facilitation of supplier scorecard coordination across CPG alongside Commercial Managers. Support CSMs with analysing results and formatting to share with the commercial teams. Act in accordance with the Partnership purpose and democratic principles, constructively participating in co-ownership, and demonstrating to customers and each other that it is a better way of doing business. Share your knowledge, experiences, ideas and opinion to improve the Partnership, speaking honestly and frequently. Invest in your personal and professional development to achieve your potential, by doing more, doing better, or doing differently. Continuously engage with and actively contribute to your Profession Take responsibility for actively engaging with change. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Proficient in data analysis, pivot tables, tableau, Excel, Google Studio, BOXI and data systems, ERP systems such as Coupa Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Coordinating sourcing projects and initiatives Good understanding of market research and commodity research techniques Desirable skills/experience you may have Supplier scorecarding and evaluation experience #LI-HEADOFFICE #LI-HYBRID . Closing Date: May 26, 2025 Pay: £40,800.00 - £61,100.00 Annual Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 35 Job Level: Partnership Level 8 Where You'll Be Working: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. At the John Lewis Partnership we’re not just employees; we’re co-owners, and that why we’re called Partners. Being a Partner means not only do we all collectively share the responsibilities of being the UK largest employee-owned business, but we also share in its rewards and successes. It this ownership model that makes the Partnership a very unique place to work.