Procurement Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious food manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Manager specializing in protein. This hybrid role involves managing a significant spend category, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance performance and innovation. Ideal candidates will have CIP qualifications and substantial procurement experience.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Car Allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement within the protein industry.
• Strong understanding of purchasing raw protein products.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complex protein category across multiple sites.
• Work with suppliers and customers to improve financial performance.
• Foster supplier-led innovation.

Skills

Procurement Expertise

Supplier Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Education

CIP Qualification

Job description

Category: Procurement Manager – Protein

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working

Salary & Benefits: Attractive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

A great opportunity for an expert in Meat/Fish procurement to join a leading company in the food manufacturing industry.

This is a newly created role managing a significant spend in a business-critical category.

If you have expertise in procurement within the protein industry, this is a rare chance to join a highly respected food manufacturing company.

In this role, you will manage the complex protein category across multiple sites, working with individual sites, suppliers, and customers to improve financial performance, mitigate risks, and foster supplier-led innovation. Candidates should have a strong understanding and experience in purchasing raw protein (meat and fish products) and collaborating with key stakeholders in a complex business environment.

Applicants should be CIP qualified and possess substantial procurement experience in a food manufacturing setting. In-depth knowledge of protein is essential.

To apply, please send your details today.