Global Procurement Leader - Dairy & Flour

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG business is seeking a Global Procurement Category Head for Dairy and Flour commodities based in West London. With 8-10 years of procurement experience, you'll develop and execute strategies across critical categories with a combined spend of over £200m. This hybrid role requires strong influencing skills and stakeholder management to align global and regional needs. The package includes a competitive salary, car allowance, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in procurement or commodity trading (dairy, grains, or other ingredients).
• Strong understanding of futures markets and hedging.
• Proven ability to influence across complex, matrixed global organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategy and execution for Dairy and Flour categories.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams across multiple markets.
• Drive alignment across regions with respect to global strategy.

Skills

Procurement experience

Understanding of futures markets and hedging

Influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Job description

Global Procurement Category Head - Flour & Dairy Commodities

Location: West London (Hybrid)

Function: Global Procurement - FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Experience: 8-10 years+ | Permanent

To apply please contact Adam to apply at [e-mail]

We're supporting a leading global FMCG business in the search for a Global Category Head Dairy & Ingredients Commodities.

This is a key strategic role within the Global Procurement team, responsible for leading global sourcing strategy and execution across two of the organisation's most critical commodity categories, Dairy and Flour - with a combined spend of over £200m.

You'll be part of a central global function, collaborating closely with regional procurement teams across multiple markets. It's a role that requires both strategic vision and strong influencing skills, as you'll drive alignment across regions while managing the natural balance between global strategy and local autonomy.

We're looking for someone with:

• 8-10 years' experience in procurement or commodity trading (dairy, grains, or other ingredients).
• Strong understanding of futures markets and hedging.
• Proven ability to influence across complex, matrixed global organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

You'll join a business that believes in its people, one that blends heritage, innovation and purpose. A place where growth, collaboration and optimism drive everything they do.

Package includes: Competitive base salary, car allowance, annual bonus, hybrid working, and strong benefits package.