Senior Food Procurement Lead | On-Site, Up to £65k

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% pension

Private healthcare and dental

On-site parking

On-site subsidised canteen

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking an Operational Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment. You will source materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure food safety and supply continuity.

The role is on-site, permanent, and offers a strong package with on-site facilities. You will work with production, planning and logistics teams, manage budgets, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs to achieve best value.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and quality controls.
• Collaborate with production, planning and logistics to maintain material availability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage procurement budgets.

Skills

Procurement in food manufacturing

Negotiation & contracts

Food safety compliance

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking an Operational Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment. You will source materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure food safety and supply continuity.

The role is on-site, permanent, and offers a strong package with on-site facilities. You will work with production, planning and logistics teams, manage budgets, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality.