Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee diverse food categories in the catering and hospitality sectors. This pivotal role involves defining category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with business standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of procurement experience, particularly in food procurement, and possess excellent negotiation and strategic sourcing skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and sustainability while offering a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension

Life Assurance cover

Medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Discounts on high street shops

Discounts on holidays

Discounts on gyms

Discounts on cinemas

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of procurement experience, ideally in food sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Food Procurement

Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Change Management

Networking Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Procurement Software

Job description

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Procurement Manger required for my client who manage a group of diverse high end and leading brands within the in the catering and hospitality sectors.

In this role as Procurement Manager you will be responsible for the management and ownership of a range of food categories such as fresh produce and bakery products. Working closely with the Head of Food Procurement you will define category strategies in-line with overall business objectives to add value, mitigate risk, drive cost savings, and deliver Second Nature (ESG) targets.

Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager:

• Define and execute category strategies and project pipeline in line with wider organisational strategy and operating company requirements, working with cross functional and operating business teams to successfully deliver these.
• Category management ensuring tier 1 & 2 suppliers are meeting business requirements set out in the Supplier Code of conduct. Onboarding new suppliers where required.
• Regular review meetings and joint business plans (JBPs) with core suppliers.
• Managing cost base effectively through price reviews and benchmarking processes and where needed, running end to end tender processes.
• Drafting, negotiating, and agreeing clear, concise, and complete contractual documentation where required. Working closely with the commercial finance team to ensure this activity meets the process (Enable) & timescale KPIs.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective network of internal stakeholders across multiple functions (H&S, Supply Chain Technical and Quality Assurance, Operations, ESG) to support procurement objectives and aligned decision making as well continuously improving category specific standards and driving supplier compliance against these, minimising risk to the business at all times.
• Ensuring good communication on project delivery status with all group operating businesses.

Qualifications and experience of the Procurement Manager

• Ideally 5-7 years procurement experience.
• Proven track record in Food Procurement.
• Ability to carry out category management and strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
• Competent in using Procurement software.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills to deliver the best results for the business.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.

Package and benefits:

• Salary £40,000 - £60,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays and birthday)
• Company pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Discounts available on the high street shops, holidays, gyms and cinemas