Procurement Manager

Inexa; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement strategies and build robust supplier relationships in a fast-growing environment. As part of a dynamic team, you'll drive efficiency and collaboration while ensuring alignment with business goals. With a focus on professional growth and flexible working arrangements, this position promises to be rewarding for those looking to make a significant impact in procurement.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• Strong commercial skills and negotiation experience required.
• Experience writing RFQs and managing tender processes.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement for packaging and raw materials across multiple categories.
• Building and maintaining a category strategy aligned with business needs.
• Monitoring market trends and supply risks to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Commercial Skills

Negotiation Experience

Excel Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Excel

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Procurement Manager

Lead Strategic Procurement in a Fast-Growing Business

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-scaling business with a clear mission and a product-led approach to growth. With increasing demand and ongoing investment in operations, looking to hire a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and supplier management of packaging and raw materials.

The role is all about shaping and leading their direct procurement strategy, with a focus on building robust supplier relationships and delivering commercial value across core product categories.

You'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team and play a key role in bringing structure and efficiency to the procurement function during a period of significant expansion.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading procurement for packaging and raw materials across multiple categories
• Building and maintaining a category strategy aligned with business needs
• Managing supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiation processes
• Writing RFQs and overseeing the sourcing of new products and materials
• Developing supplier performance metrics and managing relationships
• Collaborating with supply chain, finance, and fulfilment teams to ensure alignment on cost, quality, and availability.
• Monitoring market trends and supply risks to inform procurement decisions

What you'll need:

• Strong commercial skills and negotiation experience
• Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
• Experience writing RFQs and managing tender processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-led environment
• Familiarity with packaging and raw material sourcing
• CIPS qualification or actively working towards one

Why this role?

• Business impact: Own and lead procurement strategy during a key growth phase
• Development: A hands-on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to progress
• Flexible working: Based in St Albans three days a week with hybrid flexibility
• Team culture: Join a professional, supportive team focused on continuous improvement

If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work alongside great people, and be part of a brand on the rise - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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