Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food sector company is seeking a Red Meat Procurement Manager to oversee beef sourcing. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring high-quality meat supply. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience in the red meat sector and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid position based in London. Contact Kim for more details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, production, or supply chain role within red meat sector.
• In-depth knowledge of beef production systems and carcass quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end beef procurement including contract management.
• Lead supplier relationships through regular visits.
• Collaborate with butchery partners to ensure a consistent supply.

Skills

Procurement experience in the red meat sector

Beef production knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

A premium provider of ethically sourced beef, renowned for delivering affordable and uncompromising quality across the food sector. Guided by integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the company is redefining the dining experience and setting new benchmarks for quality. In an exciting phase of growth, it offers a supportive, collaborative, and people-focused environment where employees are empowered to thrive and make a real impact.

About the Role

Step into a role at the very heart of premium beef procurement, where your expertise will directly shape the quality of every dining experience. The Red Meat Procurement Manager role presents an exciting opportunity to apply your procurement expertise and passion for the beef industry at the heart of a dynamic business serving the food sector. In this strategic position, you will oversee all aspects of beef sourcing, from negotiating with premium suppliers to driving innovation and upholding the highest quality standards. You will bring together deep knowledge of beef procurement with strong commercial insight, regularly travelling to build and nurture supplier relationships to ensure a consistent, high-quality supply of meat. Operating within a hybrid work environment, with regular weekly visits to our client’s central London office, you will take a forward-thinking, strategic approach to optimise efficiencies and deliver exceptional results. If you are passionate about quality, thrive in a fast-paced and inspiring environment, and want to influence every stage of the beef journey from field to fork, please reach out to Kim.

Responsibilities

• To manage end-to-end beef procurement, encompassing contract management, pricing, supply planning, product specification, and strategic future planning.
• To lead and cultivate supplier relationships through regular visits to build strong partnerships while sourcing new suppliers that meet quality standards.
• To collaborate with butchery partners and in-house butchers to ensure a consistent, fully traceable, and efficient supply of high-quality beef.
• To support innovation by exploring new cuts and opportunities, contributing to menu trials.
• To keep updated on local and global market trends, gather market intelligence, and share insights with the team and wider business.
• To work collaboratively across the business, to ensure sustainability objectives and overall business goals are achieved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement, production, or supply chain role within the red meat sector.
• An in-depth knowledge of beef production systems and carcass quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a range of audiences.
• A relationship builder and negotiator, able to cultivate and forge strong supplier relations.
• Highly organised with strong commercial acumen.
• A problem solver, able to adapt quickly and respond to a fast ever-changing environment.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a keen ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Highly personable with a professional and strategic mindset.
• A collaborative team player, also able to work autonomously when required.
• Proficient in IT skills and use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• UK driving licence and the willingness to travel regularly.

Pay range and compensation package

A competitive salary and package commensurate with the successful candidate's level of experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Kim on the details below.

Sector: Agri Food, Livestock - Beef

Role: Red Meat Procurement Manager

Location: London (Hybrid)

Job Ref: CR 2379

Contact: Kim Marsh

[e-mail]

07967 826247