Senior Ingredients & Raw Materials Sourcing Lead

Proxima; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in the UK is seeking experienced procurement professionals to lead end-to-end procurement of direct materials. The role involves designing strategic sourcing plans, building supplier relationships, and influencing business goals. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in procurement and comes from food, FMCG, commodities, or manufacturing sectors. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in direct procurement of raw materials, ingredients, or commodities.
• Background in Food, FMCG, Commodities, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Excellent programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of direct materials, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Design and execute strategic sourcing plans to meet timelines and budgets.
• Drive category management to unlock value and enhance performance.
• Build and nurture supplier relationships while maintaining market insight.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and delivery risks.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading management consultancy in the UK is seeking experienced procurement professionals to lead end-to-end procurement of direct materials. The role involves designing strategic sourcing plans, building supplier relationships, and influencing business goals. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in procurement and comes from food, FMCG, commodities, or manufacturing sectors. This position offers a dynamic hybrid working model.