Global Procurement Lead, Enzymes & Ingredients

BRAINBiocatalysts | Products & Solutions; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BRAIN Biocatalysts in Cardiff, UK, seeks a senior leader to head global purchasing. You will lead the purchasing function and develop the purchasing team, combining strategic procurement with day-to-day execution to secure supply of enzymes and ingredients used in food processing.

This role focuses on cost control, supplier continuity, and regulatory compliance across regions, with responsibility for supplier management tools, risk mitigation, and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing for enzymes and raw materials, evaluating supplier performance and reliability.
• Develop and manage supplier performance metrics and annual feedback loops.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic procurement and TCO analyses.

Job description

BRAIN Biocatalysts in Cardiff, UK, seeks a senior leader to head global purchasing. You will lead the purchasing function and develop the purchasing team, combining strategic procurement with day-to-day execution to secure supply of enzymes and ingredients used in food processing.

This role focuses on cost control, supplier continuity, and regulatory compliance across regions, with responsibility for supplier management tools, risk mitigation, and procurement governance.