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Cibus People Ltd; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibus People Ltd is seeking an Interim Procurement Professional to join a fast-moving food manufacturing business in the North West on a 6–9 month assignment. The role focuses on sourcing, supplier management, cost negotiation and ensuring continuity of supply.

The successful candidate will have proven packaging procurement experience, commercial acumen and the ability to hit the ground running in a busy manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven packaging procurement experience across sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to negotiate costs and ensure continuity of supply in a busy plant.
• Experience in interim assignments is a plus.
• Food manufacturing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance.
• Deliver cost savings and commercial value.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply in an interim environment.

Skills

Packaging procurement

Supplier negotiation

Supplier management

Cost saving

Interim environment

Job description

Interim Procurement Professional – Food Manufacturing

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Professional to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in the North West on an initial 6–9 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong food manufacturing background who can quickly make an impact across the procurement function.

The key requirement is proven packaging procurement experience, with responsibility for sourcing, supplier management, cost negotiation and ensuring continuity of supply. You’ll need to be commercially astute, hands‑on and comfortable operating in a busy manufacturing environment, with the ability to build strong supplier relationships and deliver results quickly. Food manufacturing experience is essential, and a strong understanding of packaging categories is highly desirable.

• Supplier negotiation and management
• Cost saving and commercial management
• Able to hit the ground running in an interim environment