Job Description

STARK

is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a Business Analyst w ho is as passionate about great service as we are.


We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays ).

What

you'll

be doing

:

In this role, you will support the Head of Indirect Procurement by conducting ad hoc business performance analyses and reporting, with a focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities aligned with business KPIs.



Additionally, the role involves preparing reports on procurement activities, savings, and market insights for senior management, assisting with strategy deployment, and developing procurement policies. Key responsibilities include leading cost analysis across a range of indirect procurement areas, benchmarking initiatives, and implementing actions to streamline procurement workflows, optimize processes, and commercial analytic support to deliver operational efficiency and cost savings for the department.

You will

be required

to:

Provide detailed and accurate reporting on procurement activities, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and savings achieved. Conduct ad hoc analysis to investigate procurement-related trends and performance issues. Prepare reports for senior management, offering insights and actionable recommendations. Identify and implement process improvements within the indirect procurement function to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Support the development and deployment of procurement strategies that drive business growth, profitability, and cost-efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with overall business objectives . Manage the asset list, ensuring it is up-to-date and aligns with procurement and financial records. The role will require the individual to collaborate with various stakeholders across departments related to goods-not-for-resale, including but not limited to Finance, IT, Property, HR, Marketing, Legal, Logistics, and Compliance.

What

you'll

need to have:

Experience in business /commercial analysis is preferred. Experience within the construction, building materials, or wholesale/trade sector preferred. Demonstrable success in shaping strategy and influencing business decisions through insight. I deally degree-level education in Business, Maths, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to challenge the status quo. Commercially astute with strong problem-solving ability. Strong communication skills - able to simplify analysis into actionable insights. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

What's

in it for you:

Discretionary bonus A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support Generous employee discounts Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers Retirement savings plan Life assurance * Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child