Procurement Manager (Food)

Portfolio Procurement; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional procurement firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement purchasing strategies within food and packaging categories. The ideal candidate will have experience in sourcing food ingredients and packaging, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role involves managing the purchasing process, building strong supplier relationships, and forecasting demand. A degree in Supply Chain Management is desirable, making this an excellent opportunity in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Procurement Manager in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing food ingredients and packaging.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies within food and packaging categories.
• Manage the purchasing process including buying, supplying, and distribution.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers for timely delivery.
• Forecast demand and identify opportunities for growth.
• Stay up to date with changing regulations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies within the food and packaging categories.
• Manage the purchasing process including buying, supplying and distribution for the company.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery at competitive prices.
• Forecast demand for our products and services, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Stay up to date with changing regulations.
• Identify the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience as Procurement Manager within a food manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing food ingredients and packaging.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (ideally).
• Strategically minded with strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers and building strong relationships with stakeholders.