Procurement Manager - Commodities & Ingredients

Jordans Dorset Ryvita Company; Biggleswade; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordans Dorset Ryvita Company seeks a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for food commodities and ingredients. This role includes managing a team, focusing on efficiency and innovation while promoting a flexible work culture. Ideal candidates will possess strong commodity management skills and a proven leadership track record.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Bupa cover

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in commodity management and procurement of global food ingredients.
• Self-motivated leader capable of managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of food commodities and ingredients.
• Develop category plans and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Commodity management

Procurement

Leadership

Cross-functional team management

Change management

Job description

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Date: 15 May 2025

Location: Biggleswade, GB, SG18 8QB

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Category: Procurement

Overview of role

This exciting role has overall responsibility for sourcing all food commodities and ingredients for our natural products, including managing a team of buyers.

The role focuses on delivering value through commodity management, achieving savings targets, reducing risks, improving efficiency, fostering innovation, and supporting team development and personal growth.

Location: Biggleswade (2 days) / Flexible

Closing date: 17th June 2025

About the role

Join our team as a Procurement Manager – Commodities & Ingredients at Jordan’s Dorset Ryvita, part of the ABF group. We promote a hybrid and flexible work culture, emphasizing work-life balance and a supportive environment.

This position offers a great opportunity to lead procurement efforts for food commodities and ingredients, managing a team of buyers and delivering significant value through strategic sourcing and category management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of food commodities and ingredients, developing category plans and driving continuous improvement and value creation.
• Source high-quality food ingredients globally, ensuring value and sustainability.
• Deliver savings, manage risks, improve efficiency, foster innovation, and develop team capabilities.

The Ideal Candidate

We value candidates who embody our core values: Integrity, Passion for Results, Quality, Initiative, Recognition, and Teamwork.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Proven success in commodity management and procurement of global food ingredients.
• Self-motivated leader capable of managing cross-functional teams and change projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme (up to 15%)
• Car allowance, pension contributions, Bupa cover, and more benefits
• Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities within the ABF group

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Our brands are recognized worldwide for their quality and sustainability. Apply now and join us in making a difference!

Learn more at: www.jordansdorsetryvita.com/join or follow us on LinkedIn.