Procurement Manager

The TalentPool Company; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead the raw materials and packaging categories. This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategies and build strong supplier relationships while contributing to the company's sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will possess sharp analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a proven track record in negotiation and category management. With a hybrid working setup, this position promises a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills with data presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging.
• Negotiate contracts to drive value and support sustainability.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Category management

Problem-solving

FMCG procurement experience

CIPS qualification

Job description

Opportunity for a Buyer or Senior Buyer to step up into a Procurement Manager position and grow with the business as they continue to more than double revenue YoY.

Procurement Lead – Raw Materials & Packaging

A newly created role for a commercially-minded Buyer/Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager to take full ownership of the packaging and raw materials categories. You’ll steer strategy, mitigate risks, and agreements with suppliers to support the growth of the business.

What you'll do:

• Own and evolve the category plan, presenting insights and strategy to senior leadership.
• Know the risks, the trends, and the supply chain.
• Develop and execute short, mid, and long-term sourcing strategies that actually deliver.
• Write, negotiate, and manage contracts that drive value and reduce cost whilst focusing on developing the organisations sustainability agenda.
• Work closely with the NPD team to establish new suppliers where required.
• Build strong supplier relationships and set clear expectations internally and externally.

Skills You’ll Bring:

• Sharp analytical mindset – confident working with data from multiple sources and presenting it clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills – comfortable with formulas like INDEX, VLOOKUP, MATCH, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management across all levels.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing competitive tenders and RFQs.
• Hands-on experience building and owning category plans and running end-to-end sourcing.
• A natural problem-solver with a proactive, can-do approach.
• FMCG or manufacturing procurement within Consumer.
• CIPS qualified or working towards it? Great – but not a dealbreaker.

Salary & working setup:

£45,000 to £55,000 plus package

Hybrid working