Procurement Category Manager

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Manager specializing in Protein. This newly created hybrid role involves managing significant spend and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and financial performance. Ideal candidates will have CIP qualifications, extensive experience in meat/fish procurement, and a strong grasp of the protein category.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Attractive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in purchasing raw protein including meat and fish.
• Substantial procurement experience in food manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of the protein category.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complex protein category across multiple sites.
• Enhance financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Foster supplier-led innovation through collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Supplier Collaboration

Education

CIP qualification

Job description

Category: Procurement Manager – Protein

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary, car allowance, bonus, and 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 have expertise in procurement within the protein industry, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected food manufacturing business.

You will manage the complex protein category across multiple sites, working with individual sites, suppliers, and customers to enhance financial performance, mitigate risks, and foster supplier-led innovation. Candidates should have strong experience in purchasing raw protein (meat and fish products) and collaborative working with stakeholders in a complex environment.

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

To apply, please send your details today.