Purchasing Manager - Food

CV Screen; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food business based in Reading is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong knowledge of halal meats. This role involves overseeing the procurement cycle, maintaining supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a background in B2B sales and excellent negotiation skills. Offering a salary of £50,000 plus benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free monthly meat/poultry allowance

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meat procurement, with specific knowledge of halal meats.
• A background in B2B sales, with a strong record of developing client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement cycle for beef, lamb, and poultry products.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, traceability and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules to drive efficiency.
• Monitor and forecast demand trends to optimise inventory and minimise waste.
• Support the growth of B2B client relationships and identify new sales opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier Management

Job description

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Manager with strong knowledge of halal meats to join a fast-growing food business based in Reading. With over 10 years of industry expertise, the company is recognised for delivering high-quality products and maintaining exceptional standards across its supply chain. This role offers the chance to take ownership of procurement within a dynamic organisation that is continuing to expand its loyal customer base. Offering a salary of £50,000 plus excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional looking to progress their career in a well-established and forward-thinking environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement cycle for beef, lamb, and poultry products.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, traceability and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules to drive efficiency.
• Monitor and forecast demand trends to optimise inventory and minimise waste.
• Support the growth of B2B client relationships and identify new sales opportunities.

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience in meat procurement, with specific knowledge of halal meats.
• A background in B2B sales, with a strong record of developing client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Free monthly meat/poultry allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonuses

Location

The role is based in Reading, Berkshire and is easily commutable from Newbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Wokingham, Slough, Maidenhead and Didcot.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Category Manager – Meat & Poultry
• Purchasing & Supplier Relationship Manager