Head of Procurement, Food

Focus Management Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement function in Central London. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic supplier management and contribute to the company's growth in the food sector. You will be responsible for nurturing supplier relationships and facilitating the development of new products. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Join this innovative firm and play a crucial role in their exciting growth journey.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Senior Buyer level within the food industry.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and support new product development.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for procurement growth.

Skills

Strategic Supplier Management

Decision-Making Skills

Relationship Management

Fluency in a Second European Language

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Focus Management Consultants

Head of Procurement

London

Great opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join a leading innovative food business in Central London.

This is an exciting role within a well-established food business going through a planned period of growth. They have a strong heritage and a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They are now looking for a Head of Procurement to join their talented procurement function. You will be responsible for all buying around existing products and to enable the business to grow you will manage existing supplier relationships and build a co-manufacturing supply base to facilitate the ongoing NPD pipeline to support the growth of the business.

Reporting into the Procurement Director you develop and implement long term strategic plans to support this growth whilst managing and maintaining the strategic supplier relationships for ingredients and raw materials and leading a small team. Excellent relationship skills are essential as you will drive value within the current supply base, ensuring competitive advantage whilst proactively build a co-manufacturing supply base to support this growth.

You will need to be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and have significant experience at Senior Buyer level, within the food industry, buying ingredients. A proven track record of strategic supplier management and strategic sourcing is essential as is proven strong decision-making skills. Your relationship skills will be first class, and you will be used to dealing at Managing Director level. European travel is essential in this role and fluency in a second European language would be a real advantage.

This is a great opportunity to really drive the procurement agenda for a high-quality business currently experiencing rapid growth.

To apply send your details through to me, Hannah, today.

REF. HLJ49446

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Baked Goods Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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