Procurement Manager

The Sterling Choice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Procurement Manager in Greater Manchester. This hybrid role (3 days from home / 2 days in office) offers a GBP60,000 - GBP65,000 salary in the food manufacturing sector.

You will own sourcing strategy across raw materials and packaging, manage supplier relationships globally, and support profitability and supply continuity. Key duties include leading negotiations, market monitoring, internal cross-functional collaboration, product costings, and reducing

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within food manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts.
• Monitor markets and forecast pricing movements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Technical and NPD teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement experience

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Procurement Manager

Greater Manchester

GBP60,000 - GBP65,000

Food Manufacturing

Hybrid Working 3 Days from Home / 2 Days in Office

Most procurement roles are reactive.

Chasing shortages. Managing supplier issues. Explaining margin erosion after the damage is done.

This role is different.

This growing food manufacturing business is looking for a Procurement Manager who can think commercially, influence decisions across the business, and build a procurement function that adds real value.

You ll take ownership of sourcing strategy across raw materials and packaging, managing supplier relationships globally while supporting profitability, product development, and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts
• Monitoring markets and forecasting pricing movement
• Working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Technical, and NPD teams
• Supporting product costings and yield management
• Improving supplier performance and reducing waste/write-offs
• Managing global supply and import activity

They re looking for someone with procurement experience within food manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and the confidence to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is advantageous, but commercial ability and practical experience matter most.