Supplier Tooling Governance Support Analyst
Location: Peterborough (Fully Onsite)
Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Rate: £27.36 per hour (£202.46 per day)
An Exciting Opportunity Within a Global Procurement Function
We are currently recruiting for a Supplier Tooling Governance Support Analyst to support a busy Strategic Procurement & Planning team based in Peterborough.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the governance and management of supplier-held tooling across a global supply chain. Working closely with procurement teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure tooling records remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready, while supporting wider business objectives around supply continuity, risk management, and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a procurement, purchasing, operations, or governance background who enjoys working with data, processes, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Tooling Governance & Operational Support
- Respond to day-to-day queries within the Supplier Tooling Management System (STMS)
- Validate, maintain, and update tooling records to ensure data accuracy
- Monitor supplier-held tooling information and proactively identify risks or discrepancies
- Support governance processes and compliance activities
Process & Documentation
- Create, update, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
- Manage governance templates, process documentation, and reference materials
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process alignment activities
Supplier & Stakeholder Support
- Assist with supplier enquiries relating to tooling governance
- Support procurement teams with tooling ownership and compliance-related queries
- Coordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution
Governance & Audit Support
- Support governance reviews, meetings, and audit preparation activities
- Prepare data and supporting documentation for internal audits and compliance reviews
- Help maintain audit readiness and strong governance standards
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Previous purchasing, procurement, or supplier management experience
- Understanding of supplier tooling concepts and governance processes
- Strong Excel and data handling skills
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage both administrative and technical responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience using tooling management systems
- Experience working within audit, compliance, or governance-focused environments
- Experience supporting global stakeholders across multiple time zones
- Background in operations, programme coordination, or process management
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organised with excellent prioritisation abilities
- Proactive, accountable, and solution-focused
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach
Why Apply?
This role provides the opportunity to contribute to:
- Global tooling governance improvements
- Supplier capability development initiatives
- Audit readiness and compliance activities
- Process improvement and automation projects
- Cross-functional collaboration with international stakeholders
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact through governance, process improvement, and supplier support, we'd love to hear from you.