Job Title: Procurement Manager - ProteinsLocation: West YorkshireBenefits: up to £68,000 plus car allowance, bonus, and attractive pensionBrand new position due to growth!Company Overview:A renowned food company known for its focus on securing high-quality and sustainable products from around the world. Role Purpose:In this role, you will lead the Protein Category sourcing strategy, ensuring a proactive and strategic approach to maintain an uninterrupted supply of protein materials essential for production. You will oversee a sourcing lead, driving procurement transformation tailored to meet business objectives. Your focus will be on optimizing growth, achieving environmental and social targets, controlling costs, and upholding high-quality standards while mitigating supply risks and fostering continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:* Developing and executing a strategic sourcing plan to ensure consistent, high-quality supply while managing costs.* Building strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to align on business needs and achieve category objectives.* Leading procurement activities, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives to meet KPI targets and support business growth.* Managing supplier communications, stock control, and tender processes to optimise costs and maintain supply reliability.* Utilizing market insights and analysis tools to identify opportunities, validate sourcing decisions, and enhance category performance.Requirements:* Str...