Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the foodservice industry is seeking an Indirect Goods and Services Procurement Manager to join their procurement team in Ashford. This full-time, permanent role involves managing supplier contracts, negotiating cost savings, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize procurement processes. The successful candidate will bring experience, confidence in stakeholder communication, and strong analytical skills to drive results. Hybrid working arrangements and competitive perks are offered for this position.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts on food and products

Recognition awards and incentives

Career opportunities within Sysco

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer / Procurement role.
• Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating terms and managing supplier relationships.
• Completing contract negotiations for cost savings.
• Sourcing cost-effective goods and services across categories.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Brakes have an opportunity foran Indirect Goods and Services Procurement Managerto join the Indirect Goods and Services procurement team (IG&S) within the Merchandising department on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Head of Indirect Goods & Services, the Indirect Procurement Managers’ role is integral to delivering and managing a reliable and efficient supplier base for the effective running of our business.

The IG&S team looks after a wide range of diverse areas including utilities, fuel, trucks, cars, transport, warehousing, facilities, stationary, uniforms to name but a few, across all Sysco GB companies. You’ll be directly responsible for your own range of categories, sourcing goods and services of the right quality, service, and price, plus ensuring robust contract positions, minimising risks, and maximising benefits.

This role is offering a hybrid working contract, with the expectation being one or two weekly visits into the Ashford, Kent office, so you must be within a commutable distance.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• To work cross-functionally with key stakeholders in the Sysco GB business in order to source cost-effective goods and services as required
• To successfully negotiate, manage and complete contract negotiations delivering cost savings and operational efficiency across the Group.
• To manage the supplier base, negotiating terms, developing joint business plans & delivering improved product and service levels.
• To act as an escalation, point and to take ownership of, and resolve, any problems arising in your area.
• To ensure products are sourced adhering to all group policy, including delivery our CSR credentials.
• Supplier negotiation to achieve cost savings including bringing negotiations to a contractual conclusion although you will work alongside experienced negotiators with good knowledge of the categories to draw from, plus you will also be supported by a strong legal team.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar Buyer / Procurement role and looking to join a global organisation for the next step in their career.

You will be a confident communicator including with senior stakeholders, and you will enjoy working in cross-functional teams, building relationships both internally and with external suppliers to extract maximum value from the relationships.

We require someone with good numerical and analytical skills who can deliver insights and drive the direction of their categories. You will have strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills whilst demonstrating resilience under pressure to achieve tight deadlines.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Single private medical healthcare cover
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays, with option to purchase additional holidays
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-wining products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sysco benefits portal
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility