Procurement Manager St Albans (Hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 benefits Lead Strategic Procurement in a Fast-Growing Business This is a great opportunity to join a fast-scaling business with a clear mission and a product-led approach to growth. With increasing demand and ongoing investment in operations, looking to hire a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and supplier management of packaging and raw materials. The role is all about shaping and leading their direct procurement strategy, with a focus on building robust supplier relationships and delivering commercial value across core product categories. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team and play a key role in bringing structure and efficiency to the procurement function during a period of significant expansion. What you’ll be doing: Leading procurement for packaging and raw materials across multiple categories Building and maintaining a category strategy aligned with business needs Managing supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiation processes Writing RFQs and overseeing the sourcing of new products and materials Developing supplier performance metrics and managing relationships Collaborating with supply chain, finance, and fulfilment teams to ensure alignment on cost, quality, and availability. Monitoring market trends and supply risks to inform procurement decisions What you’ll need: Essential: Strong commercial skills and negotiation experience Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions Experience writing RFQs and managing tender processes Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration Solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management High attention to detail and organisational skills Experience developing category plans. Desirable: Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-led environment Familiarity with packaging and raw material sourcing CIPS qualification or actively working towards one Why this role? Business impact: Own and lead procurement strategy during a key growth phase Development: A hands-on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to progress Flexible working: Based in St Albans three days a week with hybrid flexibility Team culture: Join a professional, supportive team focused on continuous improvement If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work alongside great people, and be part of a brand on the rise - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat