Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

pzcussons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Hybrid work model

Cycle to work

Product discounts

Job summary

PZ Cussons is seeking a Procurement Manager - Raw Materials in Manchester to shape sourcing strategies, secure ingredients and materials, and drive long‑term value. You will lead supplier partnerships, manage negotiations and collaborate across Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Planning, R&D and Quality to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Your experience in FMCG procurement, data‑driven decision making and strong stakeholder influence will help navigate market risks and unlock

Qualifications

• Significant procurement or strategic sourcing experience within FMCG, manufacturing, chemicals, ingredients or raw material categories.
• Proven track record of leading sourcing projects and delivering measurable commercial results through effective supplier management and negotiation.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing expertise, with the ability to make data-led commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Owning sourcing strategies for key raw material categories, building supplier partnerships that deliver value, resilience and long-term growth.
• Leading commercial negotiations, tenders and sourcing projects that strengthen competitiveness and support sustainable margin improvement.
• Partnering with teams across Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Planning, R&D and Quality to help bring new products to market on time and on budget.
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving, value engineering and continuous improvement opportunities that make a measurable difference to business performance.
• Developing a strong and diverse supplier network that supports innovation, supply continuity and future business growth.
• Keeping ahead of commodity markets, regulatory developments and global supply risks, turning insight into practical actions that protect the business.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Degree-level education

MCIPS in progress

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Role: Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Location: Manchester

Contract: Permanent

WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE

Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what's possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.

At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.

As our Procurement Manager - Raw Materials, you'll help shape the future of some of our most loved brands by securing the ingredients and materials that keep our products moving. You'll lead sourcing strategies across strategically important raw material categories, balancing cost, quality, supply security and innovation to create long‑term value for the business. Working across supply chain, R&D, planning, marketing and global procurement teams, you'll influence decisions that support growth, profitability and speed‑to‑market. This is a high-impact role where your commercial insight, supplier partnerships and market expertise will directly contribute to business performance and resilience.

This is a role with real influence. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, helping us navigate complex supply markets while unlocking opportunities for innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Owning sourcing strategies for key raw material categories, building supplier partnerships that deliver value, resilience and long-term growth.
• Leading commercial negotiations, tenders and sourcing projects that strengthen competitiveness and support sustainable margin improvement.
• Partnering with teams across Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Planning, R&D and Quality to help bring new products to market on time and on budget.
• Identifying and delivering cost‑saving, value engineering and continuous improvement opportunities that make a measurable difference to business performance.
• Developing a strong and diverse supplier network that supports innovation, supply continuity and future business growth.
• Keeping ahead of commodity markets, regulatory developments and global supply risks, turning insight into practical actions that protect the business.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Significant procurement or strategic sourcing experience within FMCG, manufacturing, chemicals, ingredients or raw material categories.
• A proven track record of leading sourcing projects and delivering measurable commercial results through effective supplier management and negotiation.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing expertise, with the ability to make data‑led commercial decisions.
• Experience working with commodity‑driven or globally sourced categories, alongside a good understanding of market trends and supply risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to build relationships and challenge constructively.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience. MCIPS qualification (or working towards it) is desirable, while a chemistry background would be an advantage.
• Experience of SAP or a similar ERP platform is also beneficial.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan
• Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support
• Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual
• 1pm Friday finish for better work‑life balance
• Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice
• Discounted and complimentary PZ products
• Onsite gym (where available)

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.

We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders by building portfolios of locally loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.

Spanning Personal, Home and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We're committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.

Dare to be bold, Discover what's possible, and Do the incredible.