Hybrid Procurement Data & Sourcing Associate

Essentra; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension matched up to 5%

Life assurance 4x salary

25 days annual leave + holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Essentra is seeking a data- and process-driven Procurement Analyst to support strategic initiatives across direct categories. You will collect and cleanse spend data, maintain supplier records, and generate dashboards to track savings and supplier performance.

The role supports RFQ activity and onboarding, with governance across sites and business units. Hybrid role based in the UK with 2–3 days in the Jarrow office.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis).
• Organised with administrative and coordination capabilities.
• Clear communication and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commercial outlook.
• Degree educated or equivalent (& proven track record).
• Specialist Sourcing Qualification (CIPS).
• Prior experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience of managing business critical suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Category Managers and Category Specialists across direct procurement categories.
• Collect, cleanse, and maintain spend data, supplier information, and contract records to support category activity and reporting.
• Produce regular procurement reports and dashboards, including spend tracking, savings tracking, and supplier performance data.
• Support sourcing activities by assisting with RFQs, tender documentation, and bid comparisons, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain procurement systems and databases, ensuring supplier and contract data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance by updating KPIs, scorecards, and tracking actions from supplier review meetings.
• Support the implementation of procurement processes, policies, and governance standards across sites and business units.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, data inputs, and updates required for sourcing and reporting activities.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and ensure documentation, compliance checks, and system setup are completed.
• Assist with ESG and sustainability data collection, including supplier certifications, emissions data, and compliance records.
• Provide general administrative and project support to procurement and supply chain initiatives as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot, lookups)

Organised / administrative

Communication

Multi-tasking

Commercial awareness

Manufacturing experience

Supplier management

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

Specialist Sourcing Qualification (CIPS)

Job description

Essentra is seeking a data- and process-driven Procurement Analyst to support strategic initiatives across direct categories. You will collect and cleanse spend data, maintain supplier records, and generate dashboards to track savings and supplier performance.

The role supports RFQ activity and onboarding, with governance across sites and business units. Hybrid role based in the UK with 2–3 days in the Jarrow office.