Global Sourcing Manager - Food (Dairy, Bakery, Meat, Fish, Ambient)

Beaumont Select; Horsham; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food procurement firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Food Buyer to support their growth. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and overseeing multiple projects in food procurement. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience and a passion for food and innovation. This position offers a competitive salary with some remote working options and travel requirements.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday (+Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in food procurement is essential.
• Strong relationships with suppliers across various food categories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Manage key suppliers and oversee procurement processes.
• Work on new product development and launching initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Supplier management

Knowledge of food categories

Job description

Procurement supply chain Interim and permanent recruiters

Permanent

Remote with some travel

Salary Band: All

Sector: Retail

Salary: £75-90k depending on experience + Pension, 25 days holiday (+Bank Holidays)

Truly exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing food company. We are looking for an experienced, Senior food buyer to join this ambitious company and help them on their journey...

We are working with a fantastic organisation who are looking to add an experienced Food Buyer to their team.

This really is a great opportunity to join an ambitious group of people who are truly passionate about their business and its future.

You will need to be passionate about relationships, identifying new suppliers and building long term partnerships. (UK, Europe and Global).

You will have experience across a range of categories (Dairy, bakery, meat, ambient etc) and will have established relationships with supplier contacts.

You will be commercially minded – great with numbers and negotiations.

A number of years (10+) experience in food procurement is an absolute must… you will have the relevant contacts and connections in place!

We are looking for a self starter who can take ownership for a group of key suppliers and juggle multiple projects, working with technical teams to launch new products to the market.

Experience of working with small and large suppliers globally, and managing those relationships.

A passion for food, NPD and launching new products goes without saying.

Remote working but some European travel will be required.

A full, clean UK driving licence is needed.

Do get in touch if you would like to know more.

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Take the next step in your career with this exciting Global Procurement and Supplier Manager role. Apply via the site or contact Karen Lakeron [phone].