Procurement Manager

Empower Talent Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Empower Talent Ltd seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a growing function within an established FMCG business based in West Lothian. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own supplier strategy, drive commercial negotiations and manage a small team of two in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven cost-saving delivery, strong contract management, ERP/MRP experience and excellent stakeholder engagement across finance, operations and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experienced procurement professional with leadership capabilities.
• Background in FMCG, food manufacturing, retail or similar sectors.
• Strong supplier negotiations and contract management experience.
• Proven track record of driving cost savings and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement function across the operation.
• Support and develop a small procurement team of two.
• Identify, select and develop suppliers and strategic partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts and SLAs.
• Oversee tendering, supplier selection and contract renewals.
• Foster long-term supplier relationships and risk mitigation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Cost savings

People management

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Location: West Lothian

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based in West Lothian.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the procurement function, leading supplier strategy, commercial negotiations and cost management while managing and developing a small procurement team of two.

This is a key role within the business and would suit a commercially focused procurement professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced FMCG, food manufacturing or retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement function across the operation.


• Manage, support and develop a team of two within procurement.


• Identify, select and develop suppliers and strategic supply partners.


• Lead commercial negotiations across pricing, contracts, terms and service levels.


• Manage competitive tendering and supplier selection processes.


• Lead contract renewals and regular commercial and supplier performance reviews.


• Develop strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers while ensuring the business remains commercially protected.


• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.


• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, service and delivery.


• Support forecasting, budgeting and ongoing cost-control activities.


• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and other internal stakeholders.


• Support procurement activity across the wider business, embedding clear processes, guidelines and best practice.


• Utilise ERP systems to manage procurement information, reporting and supplier data.


• Identify potential supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.

About You

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset and the confidence to take ownership of a busy procurement function.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager or similar senior procurement position.


• Experience gained within FMCG, food manufacturing, retail or another fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.


• A proven track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements.


• Experience managing and developing suppliers and strategic partners.


• Previous people-management or team-leadership experience.


• Strong analytical skills with experience of budgeting, forecasting and cost control.


• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.


• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.


• A proactive, commercially focused approach with the ability to balance cost, quality, service and supply continuity.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary


• Life assurance – 4x salary


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee referral programme


• Free on-site parking


• The opportunity to lead and shape the procurement function within an established FMCG manufacturing business