Business Analyst - Application & Vendor Selection

Morson Talent • Manchester, United Kingdom • 8h ago

Business Analyst Application & Vendor Selection (Product Management Systems) - £500 per day - Outside IR35 - Hybrid - 3 Months initial contract

We re seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the selection and implementation of a new Product Management application for a global FMCG organisation.

This role will play a key part in gathering requirements, mapping processes, and supporting vendor evaluation, while also contributing to the wider lifecycle management of business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities -

Gather and document detailed business requirements for the selection and configuration of a new product management application.
Map current and future-state processes across the product management lifecycle to support application selection and implementation.
Provide IT input into the RFP process, working closely with procurement, internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure alignment and governance.
Coordinate workshops, RFP demos, scoring sessions and stakeholder reviews to drive alignment across global markets.
Develop and present a clear business case outlining ROI, benefits and the recommended approach for approval.
Support testing and training activities, ensuring new applications and changes are adopted smoothly.
Log, track and escalate issues with third-party vendors and internal teams.
Maintain documentation and contribute to regular service and performance reviews.
Support the full lifecycle roadmap for all critical non-SAP applications across global teams.
Analyse proposed changes to assess their impact, feasibility and priority.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications, ensuring global applications are updated accurately.
Assist in change and release management, ensuring deployments are well planned and communicated.
Troubleshoot application issues when needed, working with third-party vendors to ensure timely resolution.

Skills & Experience -

Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally focused on application or vendor selection.
Prior exposure to FMCG or consumer goods environments highly desirable.
Strong understanding of the product management lifecycle and related business processes.
Solid understanding of application support, troubleshooting and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with Windows Server and desktop environments; exposure to SQL or Oracle databases is an advantage.
Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience of working in a matrixed, global organisation and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of application architecture, roadmaps and best practice principles.
Ability to identify and deliver business process improvements through technology.
Excellent planning, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience with Agile, Kanban or project management methodologies beneficial but not essential.
A proactive, curious and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and grow within a global IT environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global product management transformation, influencing technology decisions that will shape business processes for years to come. You ll work closely with senior stakeholders across business and IT, helping to deliver a fit-for-purpose solution for a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organisations.

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