Protein Sourcing & Supply Manager

Sunrise Farms; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Farms is seeking a Divisional Buyer - Protein to oversee procurement of protein materials for production across its facilities. You will manage POs, supplier relationships, and inventory to ensure timely, cost-effective supply while adhering to purchasing policies.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA, Regulatory, Product Development, Finance, and external suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce shortages. Prior experience in food manufacturing procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and purchasing processes.
• ASCM (CSCP) / Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience within food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or business units.

Responsibilities

• Analyze protein material requirements based on production schedules and forecasts.
• Issue and manage purchase orders per policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to improve service and reliability.
• Support sourcing activities for new products, plant trials, and operational projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for suppliers and monitor performance.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP literacy

Problem solving

Education

Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sunrise Farms is seeking a Divisional Buyer - Protein to oversee procurement of protein materials for production across its facilities. You will manage POs, supplier relationships, and inventory to ensure timely, cost-effective supply while adhering to purchasing policies.

You will collaborate with Operations, QA, Regulatory, Product Development, Finance, and external suppliers to optimize service levels and reduce shortages. Prior experience in food manufacturing procurement is preferred.