Ingredients Strategic Sourcing Manager | £70k | London

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major FMCG & food manufacturer is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Central London or Hertfordshire. This role involves taking charge of end-to-end ingredients procurement, driving innovation and sustainability while collaborating with the NPD team. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in procurement within Food & Beverages, with strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to risk management. An attractive salary of £70,000 plus a 10% bonus awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in Food & Beverages or FMCG.
• Experience sourcing ingredients like bakery, dairy, sugar, and oils.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end ingredients procurement.
• Collaborate to drive supply chain synergies.
• Lead category management to drive value and efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Partner with NPD to bring new products to market.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

End-to-end procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Risk management expertise

Strong communication skills

Proactive self-starter

Job description

Ingredients Strategic Sourcing Manager | Major FMCG & Food Manufacturer | £70,000 + 10% Bonus | Central London or Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

To apply and learn more information please contact [e-mail] with you CV.

Seize this unique opportunity to join a thriving FMCG & food manufacturing powerhouse who seek a strategic ingredients / commodities procurement hire to bolster their dynamic procurement function.

Do you possess expertise in sourcing ingredients or agricultural commodities while driving innovation and sustainability? If so, an excellent opportunity presents itself to work for a company that values creativity, collaboration, and sustainability. This household-name brand is responsible for a portfolio of Europe's most loved food products and your procurement expertise can help make a real impact!

With a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and NPD, this people centric business offers a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll have the autonomy to shape procurement strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across ingredients & agricultural commodities.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be at the heart of the business, ensuring they source the highest quality ingredients while delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of their products and ensure they stay ahead of market trends and continue to delight their extensive customer base across Europe.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and work with some of the most exciting food products in the industry, please apply with your CV via this advert and contact: contact Oskar at [e-mail]

Role Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of end-to-end ingredients procurement, playing a key role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with our wider Group businesses to uncover and drive supply chain synergies, unlocking value and creating impactful sourcing solutions across the organization.
• Lead category management and develop targeted strategies for commodity procurement to drive value and efficiency.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks to safeguard continuity and performance.
• Partner with the New Product Development (NPD) team to champion best-in-class innovation and bring exciting new products to market.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and performance.

Required Experience:

• Strong commercial acumen and proven end-to-end procurement experience within ingredients and agricultural commodities related categories.
• 4 years + of proven experience in procurement within Food & Beverages, FMCG, Commodities or Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in sourcing & procuring major ingredients / commodities such as; bakery, dairy, cocoa, sugar, palm oil, butter, wheat / flour, fats and oils, leavening agents, nuts, fruits etc…
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management within supply chains, including mitigating market and supplier risks
• Strong negotiation skills, strong communicator and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders / suppliers to influence buy in and drive forward category strategies.
• A proactive self-starter with both energy and passion for innovation and sustainability.

If you are enticed by acquiring greater category responsibility or exposure to a broad, lucrative & fast-moving product range within an iconic food manufacturing firm please submit your CV to please contact Oskar - [e-mail]

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