Global Ingredients Procurement Manager - Choco | £75k + £5k Car

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG & Food Manufacturer is seeking a Global Ingredients Procurement Manager to oversee a crucial ingredients category. With a strong commitment to sustainable sourcing, this role offers a competitive salary with bonuses, autonomy in shaping procurement strategies, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in direct procurement within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Expertise in agricultural or commodity-based ingredients.
• Experience in global, matrixed procurement environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement global sourcing strategy for commodities.
• Conduct market analysis and negotiate global agreements.
• Drive supplier performance and cost savings.

Skills

Agricultural or commodity sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree (CIPS/MCIPS preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Global Ingredients Procurement Manager - Chocolate Commodities | Major FMCG & Food Manufacturer | up to £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 10% - 20% Bonus | West London, Surrey, Berkshire Area (Hybrid)

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and work with some of the most exciting food products in the industry, please apply or contact Oskar at [e-mail]

Join a globally renowned, £multi-billion FMCG & Food manufacturer on a mission to innovate and lead the market in sustainable food sourcing. As they expand their global procurement function, an opportunity has arisen for a skilled Global Ingredients Procurement Manager (chocolate & commodities) to take ownership of a high-value, business-critical ingredients category.

Do you bring deep experience in sourcing agricultural or commodity-based ingredients for bakery, chocolate / cocoa or confectionary? As Global Ingredients Procurement Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, ensuring they source the highest quality ingredients while delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of their products and ensure they stay ahead of market trends and continue to delight their extensive customer base across the globe.

With a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and NPD, this people centric business offers a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll have the autonomy to shape procurement strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across ingredients & agricultural commodities.

They are offering up to £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance and a bonus of 10% which can reach up to 20% dependent on performance variables. Based in West London and offering hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement global sourcing strategy for commodities and ingredients, collaborating with regional teams.
• Conduct market analysis, source new suppliers, and negotiate global agreements
• Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and category productivity targets
• Partner with R&D and sustainability teams to deliver innovation and ethical sourcing goals
• Support commodity coverage and provide insights to finance and hedging teams
• Act as escalation point for supplier issues and ensure contract execution globally
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and supplier evaluation processes
• Align sourcing plans with product development, operations, and commercial strategies

What You'll Bring:

• 4+ years' experience in direct procurement, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Expertise in agricultural or commodity-based ingredients
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience in global, matrixed procurement environments
• Highly commercial, data-driven, with strong Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Skilled negotiator with a hands-on and strategic mindset
• Degree-qualified (CIPS/MCIPS preferred); additional languages desirable

If you are enticed by acquiring greater category responsibility or exposure to a broad, lucrative & fast-moving product range within an iconic food manufacturing firm please submit your CV to please contact Oskar - [e-mail]

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