Procurement Manager - Directs

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and supply chain management. This role offers the chance to drive sustainable procurement strategies while collaborating with various teams to support innovation and growth in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Track record in procurement, ideally in food production.
• Experience in sourcing raw materials or ingredients is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate with suppliers for high-quality, cost-efficient sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive innovation in ingredient sourcing.
• Optimize procurement processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Act as a key link between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Sourcing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Sustainable Procurement

Job description

Procurement Manager Directs| £60,000 - £70,000| £Multi-Million UK Food Company | London (Hybrid)

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus and Benefits
Location: Greater London, Hybrid Working
Industry: Food

Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise to one of the UK's leading names in food manufacturing? This multi-million-pound UK business - with products sold globally in over 50 countries - is looking for a strategic and driven Procurement Manager to join their thriving team in Greater London.

This is your chance to step into a high-impact role at a company that, despite its global reach, has never lost its close-knit, values-led culture. In fact, they've been recognised with awards like the Most Creative Employee Engagement Communications Strategy, highlighting their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and putting their people first.

In this role, you'll take ownership of sourcing and managing the supply of ingredients such as wheat, sugar, palm oil, and dairy products - the core ingredients behind some of the UK's best-loved products. You'll be at the heart of the business, helping shape sustainable sourcing strategies, forging strong supplier partnerships, and aligning procurement efforts with new product development and long-term growth goals.

If you're a proactive procurement professional looking for a role where flexibility is supported, whilst you can make a tangible impact working with a supportive and forward-thinking team - this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and negotiate with suppliers to ensure reliable, high-quality, and cost-efficient sourcing, while identifying alternative options to strengthen supply chain resilience and support long-term partnerships.

• Collaborate with internal teams, particularly NPD, to drive innovation through new ingredient sourcing while embedding ethical and sustainable practices into procurement strategies and staying informed on market and environmental trends.

• Optimise procurement processes and systems to boost efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and cost-effectiveness, while ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate documentation of contracts, pricing, and supplier performance.

• Act as a key link between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development to align strategies, support innovation through market insights, and ensure seamless communication across departments.

Essential:
To thrive in this role, candidates will need a track record in procurement, ideally within food production or commodity purchasing. Experience in sourcing raw materials or ingredients would be a strong advantage and highly valued from the outset.

So, if you are a motivated self-starter with a proactive mindset and a passion for driving positive change within direct procurement, please get in touch with Megan at [e-mail] to find out more and apply.

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