Souring Data Analyst

The key purpose of the role is to undertake analysis of product sourcing data within APAC with primary focus on the Greater China region. Strategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and implementing value driving sourcing mechanisms to support our account team’s multi-million pound print spend. These sourcing mechanisms include development of fixed price agreements with suppliers (rate cards), use of e-auctions and use of an automated pricing tool (Quick Quote) alongside the use of Hhub to generate quotes from suppliers. The team is also responsible for pricing new opportunities that contain significant elements of Print & POSM procurement to support HH Global’s business development team.

Data is the window into strategic sourcing and this role requires an analytical yet creative thinker who has the technical ability to build tools and use techniques in excel or other tools that will allow Strategic Sourcing to drive focus onto appropriate areas of opportunity. The successful candidate will need to develop and prepare quantitative analysis, be able to interpret and transfer data into meaningful information to support business opportunities and support the local Category managers in developing new suppliers and sourcing strategies.

Required Skills

• Post graduate educated to degree level (or local country equivalent) in Maths, Statistics or Economics
• Data analysis and management reporting
• Strong Maths and Statistics skills
• Must have advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience of using reporting software will be an advantage (e.g. business objects, Power BI)
• Be strong at planning and organising multiple pieces of information in to a coherent structure
• Have the ability to understand basic business finance and purchase to pay processes.
• Have strong English both verbal and written skills.
• Have strong verbal and written skills in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese would be an advantage.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of Supply Chain industry
• Experience/knowledge of print or POSM sector will be an advantage
• Ability to understand and manipulate Microsoft Excel VBA & Power Query
• Negotiation skills

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious – this is an important role within Strategic Sourcing and the insight provided by the Junior Analyst will drive the data used to create the team’s sourcing strategy
• Team player – will be working in a small team and will need to cross skill to support colleagues
• Adaptable – must have positive attitude to change and be prepared to take on new challenges and opportunities as they arise
• Self-starter – HH Global has a fast paced, dynamic working culture and the Junior Analyst must have the personal qualities necessary to thrive in this environment. Working with a positive outlook, with an eye for detail whilst being able to communicate a simplified conclusion.
• Ability to work within ‘virtual’ teams to deliver specific pricing assessments when face to face management is not always possible

About HH Global

HH Global is an independent first choice partner in outsourced marketing execution for leading brands. We support our clients’ marketing programs with data and insights, digital solutions, content development, print and direct mail, promotional products, packaging, in-store environments, and temporary and permanent point of sale (POS). Our focus is on improving quality, sustainability and speed-to-market in these areas.

We work with some of the largest, most exciting and most progressive global companies including Google, Coca Cola, Nike, Pfizer, Co-op, and Samsung.

HH Global has over 4,000 employees, and has offices across Europe, Middle East, Africa, the US, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Sustainability is at the forefront of our business model; we consistently pioneer and lead the way with the latest innovations and initiatives to meet our #climate pledge goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2040 or sooner.

What else is in it for you?

We’re a people business – we know that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create an environment in which passionate, innovative and talented individuals thrive.

We’re committed to giving back, and all of our team have the opportunity to take time out to volunteer for one of our nominated charities every year, to support the fantastic work that they do.

If you would like to be part of our exciting journey and are looking to start your career working with the world’s largest and most recognized brands, click apply to find out more, we would love to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: HH Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.