Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foodservice business as a Procurement Manager, where you'll manage key food categories and play a vital role in sourcing and supplier negotiations. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance cost control and supply chain efficiency while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. With genuine progression opportunities, this position is perfect for a talented Food Buyer or Procurement Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on new challenges and drive sustainability initiatives, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience managing food categories.
• Strong negotiation and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost and quality.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement Management

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Trend Analysis

Food Safety Compliance

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager (Food) – Leading Foodservice Business – Hybrid – Up to £55K + Benefits

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

They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team. The successful Procurement Manager will initially manage all fruit, vegetables and bakery categories and be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the best quality products at the most competitive prices. You will play a key role in cost control, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring the business receive the best possible products.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Food Buyer or Procurement Manager to join a brilliant business who can offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to drive cost savings and improve service levels.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability standards.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to maintain a reliable supply chain.

The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate:

• Have a proven procurement experience, managing food categories.
• Should have strong multi category experience with eagerness to take on more responsibilities.
• CIPS qualified or ambitions is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

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