Convenience Foods Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Convenience Foods Procurement Manager to drive category strategies and enhance procurement processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, focusing on snacking-related products while collaborating with major suppliers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this position promises significant career development opportunities. If you have a strong background in procurement and are ready for a challenging next step, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience in Food & Beverages.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Create category strategies and growth plans.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage performance and contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Convenience Foods Procurement Manager, London

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Convenience Foods Procurement Manager | Market Leading FMCG / Food & Beverages Firm | Central London / Surrey (Hybrid)

Due to consistent growth and expansion, a unique opportunity has emerged for an ambitious procurement professional to join a hyper-growth, multi-billion-pound Food & Beverages / FMCG firm. They seek a Convenience Foods Procurement Manager to develop and execute category strategies, taking responsibility for their snacking-related spend (crisps, chocolate, confectionery, nuts, nutrition products, savoury snacks, etc.) to deliver value, cost savings, sustainability, mitigate supply chain risks, and foster category growth and innovation.

This role offers significant career development opportunities through access to a global network of suppliers, a dynamic working environment, and the company's purchasing power.

If you have strong buying, procurement, or category management experience, with negotiations with major suppliers like Mondelez, Mars Wrigley, Nestlé, KP Snacks, Pladis, PepsiCo, Kellanova, General Mills, or Ferrero, and are seeking a challenging next step, this could be the role for you.

The company offers a competitive package and flexible hybrid working from their London or Surrey offices. To apply, please submit your CV via this advert or send it to emailprotected.

Responsibilities:

• Create category strategies and growth plans by identifying market opportunities to develop the company's range and margins.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver cost savings and category innovations.
• Manage performance, accounts, and contracts with suppliers to maximize savings and client retention.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen and end-to-end procurement experience in Food & Beverages within relevant industries.
• Experience in category or account management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

If interested in expanding your category responsibilities within a renowned food & beverage company, please contact Oskar at emailprotected.

Keywords:

category manager, procurement, food & beverage, FMCG, snacks, London, hybrid, negotiation, stakeholder management, supply chain, food industry, etc.