Location; Dunstable 3 days a week We are excited to be recruiting for a new Procurement Analyst role within our Food & Beverage (F&B) Procurement team. This is an exciting oppor...
- Conduct financial modelling and market analysis of global commodity markets, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, and input cost drivers.
- Develop predictive models to forecast future market trends and input costs to mitigate inflation, identify efficiency opportunities, and manage risk.
- Gather and analyse data from multiple sources (government reports, industry publications, financial statements) and produce clear, actionable reports for stakeholders across Whitbread.
- Support F&B Procurement Managers in managing supplier rebates and income collection, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Collaborate with Procurement Finance and Commercial Finance teams to deliver accurate and regular F&B performance reporting, including inflation analysis.
- Partner with Responsible Sourcing and Investor Relations teams to provide data and reporting for Whitbread’s annual reports, website content, and sustainability commitments.
- Financial analysis experience
- Familiarity with trading platforms, financial analysis software, and data management tools
- Highly conversant with the specific commodities for F&B sourcing, including their production processes, pricing structures, and supply chain dynamics and their impact on product pricing and availability
- Project and change management
- Finance – conversant with business financial accounting and able to analyse and report data effectively to key financial stakeholders
- Highly skilled in using data analysis tools and developing financial models.
- Gather and analyse data from various sources, including government reports, industry publications, and financial statements, using statistical models and data visualisation techniques.
- Horizon scanning - Develop and utilise forecasting models to predict future market trends and price movements.
- Strong IT skills relating to Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office programs.
- 2-3 years relevant financial commodity experience
- Educated to degree level, ideally in economics, finance, mathematics, or a related field
- Highly credible in front of senior stakeholders and the management of key suppliers
- Understanding of Food & Drink and associated procurement best practice
- Conversant with a range of associated sourcing strategies
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 97497-4492
Advertised: 28 Aug 2025
Application closed: 13 Sep 2025
