Purchasing Analyst
Purchasing Analyst – Group Engineering
(Hull based with UK Travel)
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Engineering Purchasing Analyst to support the delivery of cost-effective and sustainable purchasing strategies across engineering spend. This role sits within our Group Engineering function and works closely with site teams, procurement, and engineering to ensure supply availability, drive value, and improve data quality across the business. You will play a key role in analysing spend, supporting system improvements, and identifying opportunities to optimise supplier performance and deliver savings.
About Cranswick
Cranswick is one of the UK’s leading food producers, supplying major retailers, food service providers, and international markets. The business continues to invest heavily in its engineering capabilities, with a strong focus on modernising sites through automation, digital systems, and data-led decision making. From advanced production technology to AI-driven supply chain improvements, engineering plays a key role in driving efficiency, performance, and long-term growth across the group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the development and delivery of engineering purchasing strategies across the business
- Analyse and improve engineering data, reporting, and insights to support decision-making
- Maintain and support procurement systems (including Shire, Navision, and Power BI)
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance
- Review supplier bases in line with category strategies to drive value and consistency
- Monitor market trends and highlight risks and opportunities to stakeholders
- Support KPI reporting at both site and group level
- Participate in supplier review meetings to drive continuous improvement
- Support innovation initiatives and identify opportunities for new technologies
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or analytical role
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Experience with systems such as Navision, CMMS, or reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) - Advantagous
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
We can offer;
- Competitive Salary
- Individual training plan to ensure you’re able to develop you career
- Auto Enrolment into our company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options.
- Access to opt into our company Share Save scheme, with the ability to purchase company shares at a discounted rate.
- Discount membership at major high street stores and supermarkets via our company discount portal.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Apply Today
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Closing Date: 30th May 2026