Job Opportunity: Technical Analyst (Contract) - Automotive OEM Gaydon

Company: Expleo Group Location: Gaydon (On-site) Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Industry: Automotive / Engineering Start Date: ASAP

Expleo is seeking a Technical Analyst to join our team, supporting one of the world's leading automotive OEMs based in Gaydon. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing Engineering Factory Office, delivering centralised support services and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver centralised support services to Engineering Factory Offices, aligning with strategic and operational goals.
• Lead coordination and execution of key operational processes to support performance, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather, validate, and process shopping cart requirements, including supplier quotation verification and procurement initiation via JLR systems.
• Ensure accurate submission to central approval workflows and strict adherence to internal processes and documentation standards.
• Demonstrate strong SAP knowledge, from shopping cart creation to invoice confirmation and reconciliation.
• Provide expert guidance on purchasing procedures and expenditure approval workflows.
• Partner with Finance to facilitate approvals, ensuring alignment with internal controls and budget governance.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting (weekly/monthly) to monitor progress against KPIs.
• Offer general administrative and operational support to the EO Factory Office team.
• Report directly to the EO Factory Manager and maintain accountability to the functional overheads area.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Highly driven, self-motivated, and results oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Solid financial acumen: commitment tracking, expenditure control, cash flow, and accrual accounting.
• Proficient in interpreting supplier quotations and invoices.
• Comfortable working at a granular level to ensure accuracy.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with SAP and other key business systems (training provided).
• Previous experience in an automotive engineering or manufacturing environment.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of automotive engineering.