Procurement Manager - Ingredients and Protein - Food Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for Ingredients and Protein. This role involves leading the procurement strategy, driving supply chain improvements, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position is based in Cambridge with a hybrid working model. A competitive salary of £80-90k plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement category management strategies.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Ingredients & Protein category.
• Drive supply chain improvements through reviews.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager – Ingredients and Protein - Food Manufacturing

Hybrid working 2 days on site

Cambridge

£80-90k plus car allowance and package

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a fast-growing food manufacturing business. With new customers coming on board and an expanding product portfolio, it’s an exciting time to join and help shape the procurement agenda.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on decision-making and enjoys the blend of strategic direction and hands-on procurement. If you want your expertise to directly influence business growth, this is the perfect opportunity.

The business is ambitious, agile, and collaborative, with a reputation for innovation and a strong, unique product range. Success here comes from attracting like-minded people who are driven, commercial and in this role, able to effectively manage the balance across supplier relationships, cost management, efficiency and reliable supply.

What will the Procurement Manager – Ingredients and Protein be responsible for?

• Lead and own the Ingredients & Protein category.
• Build strong connections across all site teams.
• Drive supply chain improvements through full 360° reviews.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to balance cost, quality, and reliable supply.
• Partner with suppliers to innovate and add value.
• Deliver a commercial edge across the product portfolio, ensuring competitive, high-quality products reach the consumer.

We are looking for the following experience for this Senior procurement role:

• Fresh thinking, a real passion for procurement in ingredients and protein.
• Solid knowledge of procurement category management strategies.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able communicator who integrates seamlessly across functions.
• Proven ability to build collaborative supplier partnerships.
• Drive and tenacity.

This is a career enhancing role where you will be working alongside ambitious and energetic leaders who are growing and shaping this business.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Colette in the Novus Team - [e-mail]