Strategic Direct Procurement Lead (12-Month Maternity)

Saputo, Inc.; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Volunteer day

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Manager – Directs for maternity cover (12 months FTC) based at the Weybridge head office.

You will lead a three-person team, crafting multi-year direct spend strategies to protect margin, cash and continuity of supply while partnering with senior stakeholders. This high-impact role offers hybrid working up to one day a week, with a Monday-to-Friday pattern, 37 hours per week, and opportunities to influence supplier governance and procurement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading direct procurement in multi-site or multinational settings.
• Strong capability in category strategy, value creation and negotiations.
• Proven leadership of 3+ team members.
• Ability to translate priorities into long-term strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a three-person team and set multi-year category strategies.
• Advise senior stakeholders with market and operational insight.
• Deliver value across cost, margin, cash while ensuring supply continuity.
• Oversee supplier governance and contract decisions.
• Drive cross-functional change and improved procurement practices.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Direct spend strategy

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiation

Governance

Change management

Education

Procurement or business qualification

Job description

Saputo, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Manager – Directs for maternity cover (12 months FTC) based at the Weybridge head office.

You will lead a three-person team, crafting multi-year direct spend strategies to protect margin, cash and continuity of supply while partnering with senior stakeholders. This high-impact role offers hybrid working up to one day a week, with a Monday-to-Friday pattern, 37 hours per week, and opportunities to influence supplier governance and procurement