Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Junior Procurement Process 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 opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Process Analyst to join our Procurement Department. The successful candidate will play a role in mapping procurement processes and support identifying and implementing process improvements within our procurement. The candidate will also focus on supporting the internal teams in task/project management, data analytics, training and communications and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
What you will do:
- Gather business requirements and translate them into procurement processes and solutions.
- Support the analysis of the current process activities and performance to identify areas of improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with business line Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop processes and solutions.
- Engage with key stakeholders in the business to develop and implement new processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes align with organizational goals.
- Support the roll-out of new processes and solutions and manage communication and training of business users.
- Support the team in identifying documentation gaps and creating draft manuals, working instructions, guides, and templates.
- Support the programme team in procurement activities such as supplier nomination, contract management, and any other activities as required.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in procurement and process improvement.
Who you are:
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proficiency in process analysis, documentation, and improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask across various initiatives.
- 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.
- Knowledge of LEAN and User-centred design principles for process improvement.
- Familiarity with project management tools for task tracking and team collaboration efforts.
- Familiarity with SharePoint (nice to have).
- Interest in the automotive industry is a plus
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.