We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Senior Procurement Analyst reporting into the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. Based in our European Head Office in Gravesend. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis (Working Monday to Friday 8:30-17:30, 40 hours with the requirement of some flexibility), you will receive a competitive salary. Moove is a leading provider of automotive lubricants, oils, and chemicals throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia. We are part of Cosan a Global provider of Energy and Logistics. Moove is an Authorised ExxonMobil distributor. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment. If you love innovation and embrace change, we are the company for you. In return for joining us as our Senior Procurement Analyst you will receive: Competitive Salary Annual company bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%) Life Assurance 4x basic salary Lifeworks Perks & EAP As our Senior Procurement Analyst, you will be supporting with the development and enhancement of supplier relationships across the Direct Procurement team. Responsibilities as our Senior Procurement Analyst are to: Define and implement procurement strategies at a European and Global level for COGS reductions and efficiencies Employ strategies to ensure business continuity Support and influence supply negotiations to achieve best outcomes Advance the understanding of the market trends and identify the factors that influence availability and pricing Develop, implement and track supplier metrics to evaluate and analyse performance Consult the team across the business to provide information regarding supply constraints, pricing initiatives and supplier performance Demonstrate, lead and encourage best practice within the procurement process to achieve continuous improvement, complexity reduction and efficiencies Identify and implement sustainability solutions within supply chain Skills required of our Senior Procurement Analyst: Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain management Established understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, value chains etc Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practice Proven negotiation skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics Experience in identifying and implementing initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and impact on the environment Expert communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written Good to have: Science or Business Degree French Speaking Experience in implementing solutions to develop and achieve sustainability goals Knowledge of suppliers and products related to the lubricant industry A sound understanding of commercial and business fundamentals and drivers of the wider lubricants business Experience with SAP S/4HANA Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Senior Procurement Analyst and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we d love to hear from you! Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress