Business Analyst - Application & Vendor Selection

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.