Job Description

As our new Procurement Operations Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our procurement operations are reliable, compliant and efficient across the UK and wider Group. Working closely with the Group Head of Indirect Procurement and Hub Managers, you’ll help strengthen Procure-to-Pay processes, maintain accurate data and turn operational information into practical insight and action.

As our Procurement organisation develops, you’ll help drive consistent processes, controls and performance measures across the Group, while providing responsive support to our manufacturing and functional teams. This is an opportunity to help shape how procurement operates across Scott Bader and connect local requirements with wider Group strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver efficient, compliant P2P operations and resolve purchasing and invoice issues.
• Support Hub Managers in embedding consistent procurement processes across sites.
• Maintain strong governance, controls, supplier compliance and accurate procurement data.
• Analyse procurement data to identify risks, improve performance and drive efficiencies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and support procurement systems and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in operational procurement, purchasing or P2P, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical insight and improvement.
• Confident stakeholder and supplier management skills, with clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of P2P, ERP systems and procurement controls, with good Microsoft Office and reporting skills.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with high attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join us?

At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Profit share and bonus schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
• Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
• Learning and development opportunities
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ

We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.

About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.

What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.