Procurement Manager - Ingredients

Henderson Brown Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee ingredients buying and lead procurement strategy in Central London. This role requires 5+ years in procurement, excellent supplier management skills, and a degree. Join a collaborative culture with a strong reward package that values procurement as a key driver of performance.

Benefits

10% bonus

10% matched pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven procurement experience, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Strong track record in supplier management.
• Organised and results-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management and procurement strategy for ingredients.
• Identify risks and secure value in procurement timelines.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Procurement Manager - Ingredients
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus, 10% matched pension & healthcare
Location & Setup: Central London - 2 days onsite per week
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to take ownership of ingredients buying, leading end-to-end strategy across key commodities that supply our sites. This is a role with both breadth and depth: setting direction, managing risk, and driving value, while staying close to the detail that keeps supply chains resilient.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading category management and procurement strategy for ingredients and commodities.
• Identifying risks and ensuring cover is placed at the best time to secure value.
• Building strong supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.
• Partnering with NPD to support innovation and value engineering.
• Tracking supplier performance, reporting variances, and maintaining accurate records in SAP.
• Supporting planning teams and bakeries to improve supply and efficiency.
• Delivering ad hoc projects that add measurable commercial impact.

What We're Looking For

• Proven procurement experience (5+ years), ideally in food manufacturing and commodity buying.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of supplier management and cost savings.
• Commercially sharp with excellent Excel and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders and solve problems.
• Degree educated; CIPS qualification desirable.
• Organised, proactive, and results focused, with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

This is your chance to lead strategically important categories in a business that values procurement as a driver of performance. You'll gain visibility across the organisation, partner with multiple functions, and directly shape supply resilience and competitiveness. Alongside a strong reward package, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious culture where your expertise makes a real difference.