Procurement Manager

COREcruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice business in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will develop category strategies for non-food items, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with sustainability goals. Ideal candidates have strong procurement experience in food service or FMCG sectors, along with excellent negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £40K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, ideally within food service, hospitality, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong category management experience in non-food areas.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for non-food disposable and consumable categories.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to drive cost savings.
• Monitor market trends to ensure competitive pricing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

Procurement Manager (Non-Food Categories) – 12 Month FTC – Leading Foodservice Business - £40K + Benefits

My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors.

They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager join their team. The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies for their non-food disposable and consumable categories, ensuring non-food procurement activities support business objectives, achieve best value, and align with sustainability goals. Working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams, you’ll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, product innovation, and supplier performance.

This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manager or Procurement Manager to join a brilliant business who can offer great exposure and working environment for career development.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies for non-food disposable and consumable categories.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and service.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Logistics, and Marketing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability goals and health and safety regulations in procurement.
• Prepare and manage budgets for non-food-related purchases.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to streamline operations and reduce costs.

The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate:

• Experience in procurement, ideally within food service, hospitality, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong category management experience in non-food areas such as packaging, hygiene, or equipment.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute, analytical, and results driven.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passionate about sustainability and supplier partnerships.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [e-mail]