Senior Analyst, Procurement

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), dairy ingredients and dairy free products.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Procurement Analyst to join our UK Procurement team and play a key role in driving data‑led decision making across the function. Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Senior Procurement Analyst will provide high‑quality analytical insight and systems support to enable effective procurement decisions. This is a hands‑on role with real impact, combining data, technology and collaboration to continuously improve procurement performance.

You’ll act as a champion for analytics, ensuring data integrity, robust reporting and actionable insights, while also supporting the maintenance and optimisation of procurement systems, including Microsoft Dynamics.

This role is based at our Weybridge with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need.  Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Weybridge office a minimum of 4 days per week.

Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Delivering accurate and insightful procurement reporting, including KPIs, spend analysis and performance metrics
• Owning and continuously improving procurement data to ensure accuracy, strong governance and compliance with internal policies
• Validating and maintaining complex pricing models and supplier contracts within Microsoft Excel
• Supporting new product development through the setup of new items, suppliers and pricing structures
• Maintaining procurement master data and ensuring best‑practice document management across shared drives and the intranet
• Supporting RFI, RFQ and RFP activity, including data analysis and evaluation
• Tracking cost savings and benefits realisation, and supporting market analysis and benchmarking activity
• Contributing to vendor performance management to support cost, service, quality and innovation outcomes
• Supporting the selection, deployment and optimisation of procurement tools and platforms, including Power BI, Sedex and contract management systems

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Experienced in data analysis, reporting and procurement analytics
• Highly capable in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Structured and detail‑focused, with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Confident working with pricing models, contracts and supplier data
• A strong communicator with effective stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, with the ability to challenge, influence and drive improvement

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme up to 10% paid quarterly
• Hybrid working approach, minimum 4 days in office, subject to business need
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

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 job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

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In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.