Procurement Category Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Procurement Category Manager specializing in the protein category. This newly created role involves managing substantial procurement across multiple sites, with responsibilities including risk mitigation and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in meat and fish procurement and hold a CIP qualification, contributing to financial performance and supplier innovation.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Attractive Salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial procurement experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Expert in buying raw protein (meat and fish).
• Deep knowledge of the protein category.

Responsibilities

• Manage the protein category across multiple sites.
• Enhance financial performance and drive supplier-led innovation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Education

CIP Qualified

Job description

Procurement Category Manager – Protein

Hybrid Working

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 within a business-critical category.

If you are looking to utilize your procurement knowledge within the protein industry, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organization.

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

Applicants must be CIP qualified and have substantial procurement experience in a food manufacturing setting. Deep knowledge of protein is essential.

To apply, please send your details today.