Procurement Manager

Saputo Inc.; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health care

Pension contributions

Staff restaurant

Onsite parking

Volunteer day

Wellbeing app

Life assurance

Discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saputo is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – Packaging to define and deliver the category strategy for high‑value spend. Based at Weybridge with an option to work from home one day per week, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise cost, risk and supply continuity.

You will own multi-year strategies, lead high‑value negotiations, manage supplier partnerships, and embed sustainability into procurement decisions to support margin and long‑term business performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic procurement and category management.
• Experience delivering multi-year category strategies in FMCG.
• Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations with senior suppliers.
• Experience managing inflation, supply risk and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own multi-year packaging category strategies.
• Translate demand into sourcing and commercial plans.
• Deliver value beyond price via total cost of ownership and specification optimization.
• Lead supplier footprint decisions and long-term category positioning.
• Negotiate with strategic suppliers to meet targets.
• Embed sustainability into category strategies and ESG commitments.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

FMCG/CPG experience

Sustainability

Supply risk management

Job description

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?

Saputo Dairy UK’s portfolio includes the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, alongside household names such as Clover, Country Life, Vitalite and Utterly Butterly, as well as dairy ingredients and dairy‑free products.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Manager – Packaging to define and deliver the entire category strategy across high‑value, business‑critical spend areas. This is a high‑impact role, operating as a trusted commercial partner and shaping decisions that directly influence margin, continuity of supply, sustainability outcomes and long‑term business performance.

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.

Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours 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.
• Experienced within FMCG/ CPG manufacturing, with a proven track record of operating in a fast-paced production environment.
• 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…

• Private Health Care
• Annual bonus scheme (paid quarterly)
• Autonomous and 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 further information on our benefits, please visit: uk.saputo.com/en/careers/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 application and interview process.

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.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.