Global Procurement Manager - Food

Beaumont Select; Horsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking a Global Procurement Manager to spearhead global sourcing and procurement strategies. This role entails establishing robust supplier relationships and optimizing supply chain efficiency across multiple regions, while leading a team to achieve strategic goals. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model based in Surrey, contributing to a company known for its extensive history in supplying leading UK supermarkets.

Qualifications

• Global procurement experience in Food, FMCG, or Finished Goods.
• Experience in managing global suppliers for supply chain efficiency.
• Proven team management and ability to develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation on finished goods.
• Develop procurement strategies aligning with business needs.
• Mentor and develop a team of buyers.

Skills

Supplier Management

Procurement Strategies

Team Leadership

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Beaumont Select

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Horsham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with an established Food business in recruiting a newly created role as Global Procurement Manager - Food within their global purchasing operations….

We are partnering with a well-known and recognised Food business, that has been supplying to the UK's major supermarkets for over 45 years.

As the Global Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading the sourcing and negotiation on the range of finished goods. Our client's supply base is truly global, with suppliers in 16 countries, across the Far East, North Africa, and South America.

You will play a leading role in establishing excellent relationships with the niche supply base, coordinate robust and efficient supply chains, and develop procurement strategies that align with the wider business and customer needs.

• Supplier Management: Select and manage suppliers through identification, evaluation, quality control, and risk assessment, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement global procurement strategies, optimizing cost through negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a team of buyers to excel in procurement practices and support strategic objectives.

Experience required:

• Global procurement experience, ideally within the Food, FMCG, or Finished Goods industry.
• Management of global suppliers, ensuring optimization of driving value and supply chain efficiency, building healthy relationships, and ensuring continuous flow.
• Team management experience, developing junior members of the team and responsible for coaching and mentoring their progression.

Our client is based in Surrey and will require 4 days in the office a week, Fridays WFH.