Saputo Dairy UK is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Manager – Directs to define and deliver category strategies across high‑value, business‑critical spend areas.
Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week.
This role is based at our Weybridge office, with the option to work from home up to one day per week, subject to business need. Candidates must be able to work onsite a minimum of four days per week.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY
- Developing, owning and executing multi‑year category strategies aligned to business objectives, growth plans and risk appetite.
- Translating business demand into clear sourcing and commercial strategies across complex and volatile supply markets.
- Identifying and delivering value beyond price through specification optimisation, demand management, total cost of ownership and supply chain design.
- Leading strategic decisions relating to supplier footprint, sourcing models and long‑term category positioning.
- Delivering against significant value targets including cost reduction, cost avoidance, margin protection and working capital.
- Leading complex, high‑value commercial negotiations with strategic and critical suppliers.
- Developing deep understanding of cost drivers, market indices and macro‑economic factors impacting assigned categories.
- Proactively managing inflation, volatility and supply risk through forward‑looking commercial strategies.
- Building and managing a strategic supplier network, balancing performance, innovation, risk and resilience.
- Embedding sustainability objectives into category strategies, supporting ESG commitments and regulatory compliance.
- Influencing senior stakeholders through insight‑led recommendations and strong commercial judgement.
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE
- An experienced procurement professional with strong direct category expertise and a proven track record of delivering strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Commercially confident with the ability to lead complex negotiations and influence senior and executive‑level stakeholders.
- Externally focused, with strong market insight across global supply markets, cost drivers and industry trends.
- Experienced in managing supplier risk, continuity planning and long‑term supplier partnerships.
- Passionate about embedding sustainability and innovation into procurement strategies.
- A credible leader who role‑models best‑in‑class procurement thinking and behaviours.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Hybrid working approach, minimum 4 days onsite, subject to business need
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Life assurance up to 4x contractual pay
- Health cash plan – claim back towards dental, eye care and other essentials
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Opportunity to swap UK bank holidays for dates significant to your cultural or religious beliefs
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted branded products
- Access to Thrive – a clinically approved wellbeing app available 24/7
- Long service awards every 5 years
- My Staff Shop – exclusive discounts from major retailers and service providers
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best, we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the application and interview process.
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