Senior Commercial Manager - Food Ingredients

Cinnamon Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager specializing in food ingredients. This role involves procurement, sales management, and operational support, providing a chance for substantial career progression. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commodity trading and 5-7 years experience in a commercial role, with a focus on customer relationship management and new business development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commodity trading, including international sourcing and negotiation.
• 5-7 years in a commercial or trading role with proven success in sales account management and business development.
• Experience in sales, purchasing, and/or trading within related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials from ingredient suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain reliability.
• Manage key customer accounts and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Commodity trading experience

Sales account management

Business development

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Senior Commercial Manager - Food Ingredients

Location: South East London

Industry: Food Ingredients / Commodity Trading

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

We are a long-established leader in the food ingredients industry, specialising in producing premium natural products that enhance the flavours and fragrances of globally recognised brands. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence, we are proud to serve clients worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Commercial Manager to join our dynamic team. This multifaceted role combines procurement, sales management, and operational support, with a primary focus on essential oils. It offers the opportunity to contribute to both strategic growth and day-to-day operations within a growing and agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of a range of materials from ingredient suppliers in the USA, China, and India.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure supply chain reliability.
• Maintain compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
• Manage key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and overseeing order fulfilment.
• Develop new business opportunities to support revenue growth.
• Track account performance and nurture long‑term partnerships.
• Coordinate daily order processing and internal communication to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support product formulation, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality control, finance, and other internal teams.
• Monitor global market trends to inform purchasing and sales strategies.

About You

• Strong background in commodity trading, including international sourcing and negotiation.
• Experience in sales, purchasing, and/or trading within the food, food ingredients, flavour, fragrance, essential oils or allied sectors.
• 5-7 years in a commercial or trading role with proven success in sales account management and business development.
• Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to further your commercial career with great progression prospects.