Procurement Lead

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% pension

Private health care

Fully on-site role

On-site parking

Canteen subsidy

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Procurement Lead in Doncaster to manage end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment, sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, and ensuring food safety compliance. The role focuses on delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity, working with production and planning teams to optimise inventory and lead times.

The ideal candidate will have FMCG procurement experience, strong negotiation and ERP skills

Qualifications

• FMCG/food manufacturing procurement experience required.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients and packaging.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and SLAs to achieve best value.
• Ensure supplier performance meets KPIs for quality, cost and delivery.
• Manage procurement budgets and forecasts, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards (HACCP, BRC, ISO) and support audits.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BSc in SCM/Business

CIPS desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Procurement Lead

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 (One hour lunch unpaid)

TheProcurement Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

Duties:

Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits

Cost Management

• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Monitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuations
• Prepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)
• Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits

Supply Chain Coordination

• Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availability
• Manage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockouts
• Oversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies

Skills & Experience

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and budget adherence
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)
• Stock availability and inventory turnover
• Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards

Benefits:

• 3% pension
• DIS / Personal Private and dental healthcare
• £55K-£65KPA
• Fully on site role (no hybrid or remote working).
• On site parking
• On site subsidised canteen