Junior Purchasing Analyst - 12 month FTC (Investment20/20 Programme)

Junior Purchasing Analyst - 12 month FTC (Investment20/20 Programme)

Employer: Invesco EMEA

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 30 Mar 2025

Sector: Banking and Financial Services

Role: Entry Level

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

The Investment20/20 Programme

We are proud to be a part of the Investment20/20 initiative, and we are delighted to be recruiting for a number of 12 month placements across the business. You'll have the chance to play an active role and contribute to the success of the function, and with this you'll gain industry knowledge and experience whilst developing relationships.

These roles are traineeship opportunities, so we are specifically looking for school leavers, college leavers, graduates and non-graduates. We offer entry level work experiences that will inspire and challenge you!

What are we looking for?

• Assisting the local SSM's to run RFI's and RFP's, working with our third-party sourcing and analytic partner to identify potential new vendors, establish market reviews and carry out selective pricing benchmarking.
• Supporting the preparation and analysis of expenditure data under the direction of the Director of Procurement Operations. Becoming proficient in the spend analytics dashboard. Using both instinct and facts to provide insight and observations to drive new opportunities for the SSM's.
• Actively review previously unaddressable expenditure, assessing the current vendors, the marketplace and the competitiveness of current terms to establish and then deliver savings.

What do we need from you?

• An inquisitive nature and an interest to understand and explore the world of Procurement.
• Proficient use of PC software including Word, Excel, Outlook and other packages as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced work environment.
• To be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A multi-tasker with a positive outlook on work and life.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Open minded and enthusiastic.
• A proactive attitude to learning.

Please Note:

• We are unable to accept industry placement year students onto this programme.
• We require all applicants to have the right to work in the UK until at least January 2027.
• Please do not apply if you have already completed the Investment20/20 programme at another firm.

The application process, key dates and information:

• Closing date for applications: Friday 21st March 2025.
• The assessment process will include:
  • CV Review
  • Video Interview (containing both video and written questions)
  • Final Interview
• Start date of the programme: October 2025.
• Salary: £26,500 per annum.

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Worker Type: Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt (Yes / No): No

Workplace Model: At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to . Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments).

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing: We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies: Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory: This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.