Procurement Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role focuses on building supplier partnerships, driving cost-saving strategies, and influencing procurement at a strategic level while supporting sustainability goals.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Experience in category management and driving commercial value.
• Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories.
• Lead negotiations to secure the best value in quality, service, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Supplier Relationship Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Summary

Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing | Drive Value, Sustainability & Partnerships

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay

The Role

Sofina Foods Europe is looking for a commercially focused Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across key categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a fast-paced FMCG environment where quality, sustainability, and innovation are core to how we do business.

As part of the European Procurement team, you will play a central role in ensuring Sofina’s operations are supported with cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable supply chains.

Your Key Responsibilities

You’ll build strong supplier partnerships, lead category strategies, and work cross-functionally to deliver long-term value.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories.
• Lead negotiations to secure the best value in quality, service, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Technical, Operations, and NPD to align purchasing with business needs.
• Analyse spend, forecast demand, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sustainability and risk management goals through responsible procurement practices.
• Maintain accurate data and procurement records in SAP and Excel-based systems.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a confident and commercially minded procurement professional with the ability to influence at all levels. You’ve likely held roles such as Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist, or Purchasing Lead, and have a track record in delivering value through sourcing strategies and supplier optimisation.

• Strong background in procurement and supplier relationship management, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Experience in category management and driving commercial value.
• Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
• A passion for building sustainable, ethical supply chains.
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

As one of Europe’s leading food companies, we’re proud of our culture of quality, collaboration, and innovation. This role gives you the chance to influence procurement at a strategic level, while contributing to the bigger picture of sustainable growth and food excellence.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Cookstown, County Tyrone

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4601BR