Procurement Manager

Rise Resourcing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester seeks a Procurement Manager to enhance their procurement function. The role involves managing supplier relationships and negotiating terms for high-volume goods, ensuring quality and competitive pricing. This position offers career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Experience in food buying/purchasing in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in purchasing high-volume goods.

Responsibilities

• Manage various commodity categories and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Job description

Job Description

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Procurement Manager to work for an established food manufacturer who pride themselves on their innovation and their focus on sustainability. Based in Greater Manchester, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in their mission of producing exceptional food products.

About the role

An established and well-loved food manufacturer with a fantastic reputation for producing high-quality products is keen to grow their procurement function and has an opportunity for a strong, strategy-focused Buyer to join the team. You will take full responsibility for various categories across the business. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will have full ownership of a number of commodity categories within the business, including some packaging. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers, coordinate supplier reviews, negotiate the best margins, and deliver on commercial targets while maintaining outstanding quality levels within the product ranges.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience in a food buying/purchasing role within a fast-paced food manufacturing, processing, or distribution environment. You will have proven experience in purchasing high-volume goods, including raw materials, ingredients, and packaging. You will be an effective negotiator with suppliers, securing the best pricing, quality, and delivery schedules, and continuously reviewing these to maintain competitive terms.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary within a fantastic working environment that offers opportunities to progress and develop your career within a reputable and well-loved business that invests in its employees.

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