Hybrid Procurement Manager, Food Manufacturing

The Sterling Choice; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Procurement Manager in Greater Manchester. This hybrid role (3 days from home / 2 days in office) offers a GBP60,000 - GBP65,000 salary in the food manufacturing sector.

You will own sourcing strategy across raw materials and packaging, manage supplier relationships globally, and support profitability and supply continuity. Key duties include leading negotiations, market monitoring, internal cross-functional collaboration, product costings, and reducing

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within food manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts.
• Monitor markets and forecast pricing movements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Technical and NPD teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement experience

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Procurement Manager in Greater Manchester. This hybrid role (3 days from home / 2 days in office) offers a GBP60,000 - GBP65,000 salary in the food manufacturing sector.

You will own sourcing strategy across raw materials and packaging, manage supplier relationships globally, and support profitability and supply continuity. Key duties include leading negotiations, market monitoring, internal cross-functional collaboration, product costings, and reducing