Junior Procurement Analyst

About Us

Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) has over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres – hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We endeavour to take a customer-led approach across our operations, striving to serve our customers with a seamless experience no matter what facility or region they are in.

Finding the right solutions for our customers starts with finding the right people for Colt DCS. We believe in creating a healthy, learning environment for our employees to flourish.

Our vision: to be the most customer-centric data centre provider. 

Role Summary

As a Junior Procurement Analyst, you will report to the Senior Procurement Manager for Europe, based in London. Within this, you’ll predominantly support the Senior Procurement Analyst, but will work closely with procurement and finance team members across regions, on a range of activities.

This will include e-procurement system work, supporting the DCS business and the Procurement team in various transactional activities ensuring the smooth functioning of procurement processes across our business.

In doing so, you’ll be managing the Procurement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP Ariba), overseeing supplier contracts documentation management, and supporting supplier on-boarding and Vendor Risk Assessment (VRM).

Our business is growing significantly and operates within a rapidly evolving industry. As a result, we feel this role provides a great opportunity to build on your hands-on experience, offering variety and the chance to see your impact.

The role will be based at our Shoreditch office where we operate a flexible first working pattern, currently set at 2 days per week working in the office.

Key Outcomes
• Efficiently manage the e-procurement system, Ariba, supporting the Senior Procurement Analyst.
• Actively manage Procurement Contracts documentation including DocuSign and Archiving of the contracts.
• Responsible for setting up new suppliers in the Colt DCS procurement system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information in Ariba.
• Actively participate in the supply risk process by conducting regular supplier checks and updating the Vendor Risk Management (VRM) portal

What we're looking for

Role Specific Requirements
• Experience of working in Procurement Function with understanding of Procurement systems and tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, DocuSign; familiarity with Data tools such as Power Bi is plus.
• Interest in technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, technical environment.

What we offer:

Colt DCS is a growing business that is investing in its people. 

We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. 

Colt DCS recognises and is committed to the importance of a work-life balance.