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Junior Procurement and Operations Analyst


Smedley Group
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FAT Karting League is disrupting the pathway from karting to F1, and you'll be part of the team turning a transformative idea into a worldwide movement. FAT Karting League has taken the UK & US by storm with our electric karting series, a community driven sports brand breaking down barriers to entry, removing 95% of the traditional costs, and redefining racing culture for a new generation.

With plans to expand to 50+ markets in the next five years, we're moving fast and looking for a Junior Procurement & Operations Analyst who shares our ambition. Ideally this will be an entry-level candidate with strong analytical skills and can come to work with us in our Oxfordshire office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement Operations
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle: raising POs, tracking deliveries, maintaining records.
  • Support kart build procurement for new hubs; component sourcing, supplier coordination, logistics management.
  • Oversee spares and wares procurement across existing hubs, ensuring stock levels and replenishment.
  • Maintain an accurate supplier database and support onboarding of new vendors

Data & Analysis
  • Track procurement spend and delivery performance, identifying trends and efficiency opportunities
  • Maintain procurement dashboards and reports for internal visibility.
  • Support cost benchmarking and quote comparison exercises.

Supplier & Process Management
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across multiple categories.
  • Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely invoice matching and payment processing.
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives, helping to automate workflows and reduce manual steps.

Operational Support
  • Work with Operations to align procurement timelines with hub build schedules.
  • Support cross-functional coordination between strategy, logistics, and finance.
  • Assist with documentation, project tracking, and other operational tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience
  • 1-2 years' experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain; open to exceptional candidates without direct experience
  • Proven organisational ability with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and supplier management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills; confident with Excel and data analysis.
  • Experience in motorsport, manufacturing, or multi-site operations desirable but not required

Personal Attributes
  • Analytical thinker: Enjoys turning operational data into actionable insight.
  • Process-driven: Focused on structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Proactive and accountable: Takes ownership and drives tasks through to completion.
  • Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and with external partners.
  • Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Why work for us?

Be part of the team reinventing motorsport for a new generation. At FAT Karting League you'll move fast, learn fast, and make a real impact.
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JOB SUMMARY
Junior Procurement and Operations Analyst
Smedley Group
Bicester
a day ago
N/A
Full-time

Junior Procurement and Operations Analyst