Procurement Data/Insights Analyst

Synthomer plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP – senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare tailored to regional

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

Synthomer plc is seeking a Senior Procurement Data & Insights Analyst to shape procurement strategy through advanced analytics, automation, and market intelligence. You will build data models and dashboards, transform data from ERP and external sources, and deliver insights to guide strategic decisions.

You will lead the development of analytics solutions and automated data pipelines, mentor colleagues, and partner with Procurement, Finance, IT and senior leaders to drive value across the

Qualifications

• 5 years analytics experience minimum.
• Strong data modeling and ETL across multiple sources.
• Advanced Power BI with DAX and Power Query; SAP exposure.
• Excellent SQL skills with large datasets.
• Advanced Excel with Power Pivot and modelling.
• Degree level education in data, CS, engineering, analytics or numerate discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics solutions providing visibility, insight, and strategic direction across the business.
• Design data models, reporting solutions, and automated data pipelines.
• Transform data from ERP, market data providers, and external datasets into actionable insights.
• Develop Power BI dashboards used by Procurement, Finance, and Senior stakeholders.
• Create risk, forecasting, and market analytics models to support decisions.
• Drive automation using Power Automate and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, procurement metrics, and opportunities/risks.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT and senior leaders to deliver insights.
• Support and mentor colleagues to raise analytical capability across the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL proficiency

Stakeholder management

Automation enthusiasm

Excel modelling

Education

Degree in data/CS/engineering/analytics

Tools

Power BI

Python

Databricks

SAP

SQL

Job description

About Synthomer

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,500 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 28 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Procurement Data & Insights Analyst to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy through advanced analytics, automation, and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• As a trusted expert within the procurement function, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering powerful analytics solutions that provide visibility, insight, and strategic direction across the business.
• Design and build sophisticated data models, reporting solutions, and automated data pipelines.
• Transform data from multiple sources including ERP systems, market intelligence providers, and external datasets into actionable business insights.
• Develop impactful Power BI dashboards and visualisations used by Procurement, Finance, Business Leaders, and Executive stakeholders.
• Create risk, forecasting, and market analytics models that support commercial decision-making and supply chain resilience.
• Drive automation initiatives using Power Automate and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and eliminate manual reporting.
• Analyse market trends, supplier performance, commodity data, and procurement metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT and senior business leaders to deliver insights that influence strategic decisions.
• Support and mentor colleagues, helping to raise analytical capability across the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• We're seeking a highly analytical individual who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way, 5 years experience in analytics as a minimum.
• Strong experience building data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources, over 3 years minimum of this.
• Advanced Power BI skills with expert knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M) and experience and SAP exposure.
• Excellent SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including Power Pivot and analytical modelling.
• Degree level education in data, computer science, engineering, analytics or numerate discipline.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports and analytics that support business decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge, influence and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• A passion for automation, innovation and leveraging AI technologies to improve processes and insight generation.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Experience with Python, Databricks or modern data platforms.
• Knowledge of SAP, SAP Analytics, SAP BW or SAP S/4HANA.
• Exposure to procurement, supply chain or market intelligence analytics.
• Experience monitoring commodity markets, pricing trends or supplier performance.
• Professional qualifications in data analytics, procurement (CIPS), Lean Six Sigma or related disciplines.

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

Company Information

Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At Synthomer, we take your privacy seriously. Whether you're reaching out to us, working with us, or partnering in business, we’re committed to safeguarding your personal information. To view our full Data Privacy Policy, please click the link below: Privacy Policy | Synthomer