Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Performance & Data Analyst to support supplier surveillance and performance management activities. The successful candidate will act as the key focal point for extracting, analysing, and maintaining operational, production, and quality data from multiple business systems. This role will provide valuable insights to support supplier reviews, drive issue resolution, and improve overall supplier performance.
Working closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supplier Management teams, you will ensure accurate data is available to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Location: Belfast
- On Site: Onsite
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Mid Level
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract, analyse, and consolidate data from multiple business systems to support supplier surveillance and performance activities.
- Produce reports and dashboards on supplier performance, delivery, quality, production impact, stock levels, and operational metrics.
- Support supplier reviews and business performance meetings by providing accurate and timely data analysis.
- Monitor key supplier-related activities, including quality notifications, qualification status, and corrective action progress.
- Track and report on production impacts, inventory levels, purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and material availability.
- Investigate data discrepancies and ensure data accuracy across systems and reporting tools.
- Update and maintain supplier-related records and operational data within business systems.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supplier Management teams to identify and resolve supplier-related issues.
- Support the implementation and tracking of corrective actions, including 8D investigations and recovery plans.
- Provide insights and recommendations to help improve supplier performance and operational efficiency.
- Ensure reporting requirements are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Experience in data analysis, supply chain, procurement, quality, manufacturing, or supplier management environments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
- Experience producing reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems, databases, or operational reporting tools.
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or other complex industrial environments.
- Knowledge of supplier performance management and supplier surveillance activities.
- Familiarity with quality management processes, non-conformance management, and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D).
- Experience working with ERP systems and quality management tools.
- Knowledge of supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or production planning processes.
- Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation and reporting tools.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and supplier qualification processes.
- Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.