Procurement Manager - Contract Manufacturing (Fluent German Required) | Leading FMCG Business

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business is hiring a Procurement Manager focused on strategic third-party manufacturing. This hybrid role involves supplier negotiation and management to drive innovation and operational excellence. Candidates must be fluent in English and German with strong procurement and vendor management skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits Package

Private Medical

Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within FMCG or Retail.
• Fluent in English and German (C1 level required).
• Strong background in vendor management and cost negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with third-party manufacturers on pricing and terms.
• Manage vendor portfolio across categories and geographies.
• Support new product development outsourcing processes.

Skills

Vendor Management

Cost Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Awareness

Data Handling

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager – Contract Manufacturing (Fluent German Required) | Leading FMCG Business

Location: Hertfordshire or Central London (Hybrid Working - Ideally 2 days office based)

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Per annum + Bonus + Benefits Package + Private Medical + Holiday & more!

An internationally recognised FMCG business is seeking a commercially focused Procurement Manager to take ownership of strategic third-party manufacturing partnerships across the EMEA region. This high-impact role is responsible for delivering commercial value and operational excellence through the sourcing, negotiation, and management of outsourced finished goods – supporting new product development, supplier optimisation, and long-term vendor strategy.

Working across a diverse product portfolio, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Planning, Quality, Technical, and Commercial to drive innovation, cost control, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Manufacturing & Vendor Management

Lead commercial negotiations with 3rd party manufacturers pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and service levels

Manage a strategic vendor portfolio across multiple categories and geographies

Drive supplier performance in line with cost, ESG, and OTIF targets

New Product Development Support

Own the outsourcing process for NPDs including briefing, tendering, analysis, and supplier selection

Ensure capacity readiness with suppliers for new launches

Commercial Governance & Process Excellence

Maintain open-book costing models and purchase price variance tracking

Develop, negotiate, and update legal supply agreements across the EMEA region

Identify and qualify new suppliers to meet evolving business needs

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in procurement within FMCG or Retail, ideally in outsourced manufacturing.

Strong background in vendor management and cost negotiation

Exposure to new product development and cross-functional project delivery

Fluent in English and German (essential C1 level)

Strong SAP and Excel skills; comfortable handling commercial and supply chain data

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills

Financially literate with high commercial awareness

Interview Process:

Stage 1: Functional & Technical Interview

A deep dive into procurement capability, experience, and commercial mindset

Stage 2: Case Study, Culture & Values Interview

Presentation/task and discussion with senior stakeholders to assess collaboration style, strategic thinking, and cultural fit

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone can be their authentic self. ️ While we would love to reply to all applicants, due to high volumes, if you don’t hear back within 14 days, the role may no longer be progressing. But don’t worry — more opportunities are on the horizon! Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment to stay in the loop.