Procurement Manager

The Oval Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oval Partnership is seeking a high-performing Operational & Indirects Procurement Manager to own end-to-end procurement across site operations in the UK FMCG environment. You will define sourcing strategies, lead tendering, negotiate contracts and SLAs, and partner with site operations, technical teams and senior leadership to secure supply stability and maximum value.

You will manage budgets, forecasts and cost recovery, drive a Profit Improvement Plan, and present recommendations to

Qualifications

• Operational or indirect procurement experience in UK food/FMCG.
• Strong P&L management, budgeting, financial modelling.
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts with suppliers.
• Autonomous self-starter with high initiative.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across operations, technical teams and leadership.
• Analytical with data tools and financial evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy & Supply Security: Define and implement sourcing strategies to ensure availability of target operational goods/services at competitive costs.
• End-to-End Tendering & Negotiations: Lead tender processes from market mapping to award and negotiate contracts/SLAs.
• Profit Improvement Plan (PIP): Continuously develop and deliver cost-reduction initiatives and value creation across operational categories.
• Financial Oversight & Forecasting: Manage category budgets, produce monthly forecasts, analyse variances and implement corrective actions.
• Executive & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Present contract award recommendations to senior leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Supplier Performance & Cost Recovery: Manage supplier relationships, resolve issues and recover non-conformance costs.

Skills

Industry experience

P&L management

Negotiation & influence

Autonomy & initiative

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical accuracy

Job description

A leading FMCG food manufacturer with multiple UK sites, is seeking a high-performing Operational & Indirects Procurement Manager to take end-to-end ownership of operational category spend.

In this pivotal role, the Procurement Manager will define and execute the sourcing strategy across operational goods and services, lead high-value contract negotiations, and drive continuous profit improvement initiatives.

You will act as a key commercial partner across site operations, technical teams, and executive leadership to secure long-term supply stability, robust service level agreements, and maximum value.

Key Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include:

• Sourcing Strategy & Supply Security: Define and implement robust procurement sourcing strategies to guarantee full availability of target operational goods and services at highly competitive input costs.
• End-to-End Tendering & Negotiations: Lead complex tender processes from market mapping to award, negotiating contract terms and SLAs that deliver commercial value and long-term business stability.
• Profit Improvement Plan (PIP): Continuously develop and deliver the operational procurement PIP, driving cost-reduction initiatives and sustainable value creation across operational categories.
• Financial Oversight & Forecasting: Manage category budgets, produce accurate monthly forecasts, analyse cost variances, and implement corrective actions to hit financial targets.
• Executive & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and present compelling contract award recommendations to senior leadership, serving as a trusted advisor across the business.
• Supplier Performance & Cost Recovery: Partner with site operational and technical teams to manage supplier relationships, resolve service and quality issues, and proactively recover non-conformance costs.

What We Are Looking For

• Industry Experience: Proven operational or indirect procurement experience gained within a UK food / FMCG manufacturing or fast-moving supply chain environment.
• Commercial & P&L Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L management, budget tracking, financial modelling, and risk mitigation to drive bottom-line results.
• Negotiation & Influence: Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contract terms with suppliers, using structured influence to gain internal stakeholder buy-in.
• Self-Starter Mentality: High autonomy and drive; a proactive professional who takes ownership of outcomes and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder Focus: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong appreciation for internal customers across site operations, technical, and executive teams.
• Analytical Precision: Proficient in data analysis, IT tools, and financial evaluation to drive evidence-based commercial decisions.