Job Title:  Procurement Analyst

Overview of role

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will cover all Westmill’s procurement categories and supply chains. Key responsibilities include tracking and reporting on commodity markets like oil, rice, and wheat, managing continuous improvement projects, and driving cost down initiatives. You will input procurement transactions into the ERP system, support FX hedging strategies, and provide analytical input into purchasing decisions. Additionally, you will manage supplier onboarding and oversee procurement in key indirect spend areas. Your role also involves resolving invoice queries and optimising the Procure-to-Pay process.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor Commodity Markets: Track and report on key commodity markets relevant to Westmill—specifically oil, rice, and wheat—to support informed procurement decisions.
• ERP Data Management: Accurately input all procurement transactions into Westmill’s ERP system (D365) on behalf of the Procurement Manager team.
• FX Risk Support: Contribute to foreign exchange hedging strategies by providing data and insights during the monthly Risk Meeting.
• Procurement Decision Support: Provide analytical input into commodity purchasing decisions and act as cover for the Senior Procurement Manager when required.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Compile and analyse procurement data to support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.
• Supplier Onboarding: Set up new suppliers in the ERP system, ensuring compliance with internal processes and documentation standards.
• Category Management – Wheat: Manage wheat procurement activities under the guidance of the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring continuity and cost-effectiveness.
• Indirect Spend Management: Oversee procurement in key indirect spend areas, including Waste Management (and rice bran sales), Laundry services, and Forklift Truck operations.
• Invoice & Workflow Optimisation: Resolve invoice queries efficiently and contribute to improving the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process by reducing workflow bottlenecks.

The Right Person

You will have plenty of energy and drive, and the aptitude to work in a fast moving and dynamic team that is focused on delivering results. You will ideally have experience working in a Procurement or Supply Chain role, but this is not essential so long as you can learn quickly and have a can-do attitude. You will also need to be well organised and have proven analytical, report writing & communication skills.