Job Description
Procurement Manager – Ingredients
Hybrid - 2 days in Home Counties HQ
c£70k + 10% bonus, healthcare and pension
About Our Client:
* Leading UK multi-site foods business producing branded and private label foods
* A collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on excellence and growth.
* Dynamic and innovative organisation seeking a Procurement Manager who can bring commodity risk management experience to the team
The role:
* Oversee end-to-end procurement of ingredients for UK sites, ensuring cost efficiency and supply chain optimisation.
* Develop and implement category management strategies tailored to commodity buying.
* Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive value engineering and innovation.
* Maintain supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries and optimal risk management.
* Ensure accurate reporting of procurement activities, including buying variances and supplier performance.
Ideal candidate:
1. Must hard experience in food manufacturing and commodity procurement.
2. Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
3. Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and...