Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee various commodity categories. The role involves supplier negotiations, maintaining quality, and achieving commercial targets within a dynamic environment. This position offers career development opportunities in a reputable company committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a food buying or purchasing role.
• Proven experience in purchasing high-volume goods.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for various categories across the business.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate the best margins and deliver on commercial targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Job description

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Procurement Manager to work for an established food manufacturer who pride themselves on their innovation and their focus on sustainability. Based in Greater Manchester, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in their mission of producing exceptional food products.

About the role

An established and well-loved food manufacturer with a fantastic reputation for producing high-quality products is keen to grow their procurement function. They have an opportunity for a strong, strategically focused Buyer to join the team and take full responsibility for various categories across the business. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will have full ownership of several commodity categories, including packaging. You will build and maintain relationships with suppliers, coordinate supplier reviews, negotiate the best margins, and deliver on commercial targets while maintaining outstanding quality levels within the product ranges.

About you

You will have demonstrable experience in a food buying or purchasing role within a fast-paced food manufacturing, processing, or distribution environment. You will have proven experience in purchasing high-volume goods, including raw materials, ingredients, and packaging. You will be an effective negotiator with suppliers, securing the best pricing, quality, and delivery schedules, and continuously reviewing these to maintain competitive terms.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary within a fantastic working environment, with opportunities to progress and develop your career within a reputable and well-loved business that invests in its employees.