Procurement Data Analyst in Sidcup

About The Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented Procurement Data Analyst to join our Global Procurement Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build strong foundations in procurement, data analysis, and global supply chain operations. While the role is well suited to someone starting their professional journey, we are looking for someone who is motivated to develop deep expertise and grow within the role and the wider organisation over the medium term.

You will receive extensive training and support, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable technical and analytical skills while becoming a key contributor to the team. Accuracy, structure, and attention to detail are essential, as the data managed in this role directly supports purchasing decisions and cost management across our global operations. This role is fully onsite in Sidcup, allowing you to work closely with colleagues, receive hands-on training, and build strong relationships across teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and manage procurement and supplier data within SAP, Sun’s ERP system, to a high level of accuracy
• Manage the user community’s adherence to a single, global procurement process
• Create and maintain purchasing data structures and catalogues that support automated procurement processes
• Analyse purchasing and supplier data to produce reliable business intelligence reports
• Support global teams by ensuring purchase orders and procurement processes run efficiently
• Assist in preparing and validating product standard costs used by the finance team
• Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies to maintain high data integrity
• Work closely with procurement, finance, supply chain, and operations teams across the business
• Prepare electronic catalogues used in Sun Chemical’s e-procurement platform
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving, automating, and simplifying procurement processes.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is highly organised, analytical, and naturally attentive to detail, with the ability to work accurately with data of varying complexity.

Essential:

• Proven numeracy and literacy
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Some experience or exposure to procurement, supply chain, finance, or data analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) or other procurement systems
• Experience working in structured or data-driven environments

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentoring
• A stable role where you can build expertise and business process knowledge
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Exposure to global procurement and supply chain operations
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.