Junior Procurement Manager

Ole & Steen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Greater London is seeking a Junior Procurement Manager to coordinate New Product Introduction activities and support supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and relationship management skills, as well as strong organizational capabilities. Responsibilities include managing supplier collaborations and supporting product launches. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Strong relationship management skills to foster and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Proactive problem-solving, structured, and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support NPI activities, including product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Manage communication and follow-up with suppliers and external partners.
• Support the Senior Group Procurement Manager in driving supplier negotiations.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Role: Junior Procurement Manager

Department: Group Procurement

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Ole & Steen is looking for a Junior Procurement Manager to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and coordinate activities between suppliers and the UK team. The role supports campaigns and product development initiatives in response to requests from stakeholders within the UK Product and Marketing teams.

You will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager from the Global Procurement team in Denmark to ensure smooth and efficient supplier collaboration. This role focuses exclusively on Foodservice products and does not cover packaging or bakery ingredients. It also plays a key part in supporting supplier negotiations and tender processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support NPI activities, including product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Manage communication and follow-up with suppliers and external partners to address day-to-day operational challenges related to ongoing deliveries.
• Support the Senior Group Procurement Manager in Denmark in driving supplier negotiations and managing tender processes.

Competencies

• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
• Strong relationship management skills to foster and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Strong organisational skills to manage complex processes, such as the NPI process.
• Proactive problem-solving, structured, and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Excellent teamwork competencies, both within the procurement team and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong toolbox, with the ability to optimise and develop professional standards, processes, templates and procedures.
• Able to work in teams and independently.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

We’re looking for someone who is committed to quality, collaboration, and supporting continuous improvements across the business. If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.