Procurement Manager - Cocoa

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Procurement Manager for Cocoa, responsible for sourcing top-quality cocoa and chocolate while embedding sustainability practices. This high-impact role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits in a fast-paced, innovative environment dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

10% bonus

Private healthcare

10% matched pension

Flexible hours

Succession plan for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or strategic sourcing for cocoa, chocolate, or similar ingredients.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement of cocoa and chocolate while balancing cost, quality, and supply.
• Leading supplier negotiations and establishing sustainable sourcing practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager – Cocoa

Location: London; typically 2 days at a site, remainder working from home

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + 10% bonus + HC + 10% matched pension + succession plan for career advancement

Type: Full-time, Permanent

A newly created role, Procurement Manager – Cocoa. This is a high-impact role responsible for sourcing, sustainability, and supplier management of cocoa and chocolate, ensuring top-quality ingredients go into products enjoyed by millions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the procurement of cocoa and chocolate – balancing cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Leading supplier relationships and negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Supporting innovation by working with NPD teams to source new ingredients and capabilities.
• Embedding ethical and sustainable sourcing practices into the procurement strategy.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development teams.
• Using data to inform decisions, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Procurement or strategic sourcing with experience in sourcing cocoa, chocolate, or very similar food ingredients
• Confident negotiator with strong supplier management and commercial skills.
• Comfortable analysing data and working with systems like SAP.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• A passion for quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Package & Benefits:

• circa £60,000 – £75,000
• 10% bonus
• Private HC
• 10% matched pension
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Succession plan for career advancement

Why Join?

This business is a major player in the industry, with operations across multiple sites. It has strong growth ambitions, a focus on innovation, and a commitment to doing the right thing. It’s an exciting time to come on board.

You’ll be part of a supportive and down-to-earth team where your ideas and energy can make a genuine difference. Expect plenty of variety, room to grow, and a very fast-paced environment.