Overview

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a 12-month fixed term contract Sustainable Procurement Data Analyst. Based at our Capenhurst site you’ll support the Sustainable Procurement team by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to enable fact‑based, strategic decision‑making. This role will ensure that the Sustainable Procurement Team has timely, accurate, and accessible data to develop strategies, monitor performance, and drive continual improvement. Collating data from various sources and platforms, the role will work to ensure compliance with sustainability standards, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides actionable insights that will support driving responsible sourcing practices. By leveraging data analytics, the analyst will help Urenco achieve its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives while optimizing procurement performance.

This role is a key part of the Sustainable Procurement Team, who’s key responsibility is to support Urenco in achieving their ESG goals, e.g. alignment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and accelerating supplier activity to achieve their Scope 3 decarbonisation targets.

What you’ll do:

  • Data Collection and Analysis: Own the collection, analysis and reporting supplier sustainability data across systems (e.g. SRM, EcoVadis, audit results, internal reporting).
  • Produce accurate reports by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
  • Data Management: Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required.
  • Report Preparation: Build and maintain dashboards and reports using a variety of applications (e.g., Power BI) that track sustainable procurement KPIs and relevant data (e.g., % spend with rated suppliers, supplier risk distribution, emissions intensity).
  • Insights and Reporting: Produce periodic management reports and scorecards with clear commentary on trends, risks, and corrective actions.
  • Data-Driven Decision Support: Support the Sustainable Procurement Specialist by providing input and information to decision-making, to ensure that accurate information is available for decision-makers and that data can be translated into actionable recommendations for the Procurement Teams.
  • Data Architecture: Work with Data Analysts within the Procurement Team to maintain a data recording process/system, performing functions such as data archiving and updating.
  • Data Exploration: Provide data packs and benchmark insights to Category Teams and suppliers to drive targeted improvement plans.
  • Data Monitoring: Monitor progress against sustainability targets (e.g., supplier EcoVadis score thresholds, SBT-aligned supplier engagement).
  • Carbon Data Forecasting: Integrate supplier emissions data and category-level emission factors to improve the accuracy of Scope 3 purchased goods/services estimates.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as:
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Procurement
    • Business Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Environmental Science or Sustainability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with data management systems
  • Programming knowledge to support linking of data systems
  • Understanding of sustainable procurement principles and ESG frameworks, including familiarity with GHG reporting definitions
  • Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences
  • Interest in Sustainability
  • Previous experience working with Sustainability Data Platforms (e.g. EcoVadis)
  • Previous experience in analysing trends, scenario modelling & using data and reporting to influence decisions

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

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