Sourcing Manager – Directs & Ingredients | £70k | London

Bramwith Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Sourcing Manager in London to manage food ingredient procurement. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with product development teams to drive innovation and value. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in procurement, particularly in food & beverages, and is skilled in data-driven decisions. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Hybrid working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in food & beverages or commodity buying.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to negotiate value.
• Experience in stakeholder management across functions.
• Experience with SAP and a data-driven procurement approach.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management for food ingredients.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with NPD and operational teams for innovation support.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization.
• Mitigate market risks with smart strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier management

Data-driven approach

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Bramwith Consulting - Sourcing Manager

£70,000 + 10% Bonus | London / Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

To apply or learn more, contact Oskar at [e-mail]

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for food ingredients and a knack for navigating complex supply chains? This is your opportunity to join one of the UK's most dynamic food & beverages businesses who possess a rich heritage, iconic brands, and a bold vision for growth.

You'll be stepping into a high-impact role where your decisions shape the quality, cost, and innovation behind food & beverage products enjoyed by millions. From flour and fats to fruit, dairy, and sweeteners, you'll manage the sourcing of essential ingredients that fuel large-scale production of multilple food product ranges. You'll develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and partner with NPD and planning teams to unlock value, drive innovation, and ensure supply resilience in a fast-moving, consumer-driven environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own a diverse portfolio of ingredients related spend.
• Influence NPD, product innovation and supplier performance at scale.
• Work with a collaborative, commercially focused team that values initiative and impact.
• Be part of a business investing in growth, sustainability, and procurement excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management for food ingredients and commodities.
• Managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Collaborating with NPD and bakery teams to support innovation and operational needs.
• Driving value engineering and cost optimisation across the supply base.
• Mitigating market and supply risks through smart cover strategies and data-led decisions.
• Using SAP and Excel to manage contracts, POs, and reporting with precision.

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of procurement experience, ideally in food & beverages, ingredients, excipients or commodity buying.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, you know how to spot value and negotiate it.
• Confidence in managing suppliers and stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Experience with SAP and a data-driven approach to procurement.
• Tenacity, curiosity, and a proactive mindset, you're not just here to maintain, but to improve.

This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of food & beverage sourcing in a business that's scaling fast and investing in its people. If you're ready to bring your procurement expertise to a role where it truly matters, get in touch.

To apply or learn more, contact Oskar at [e-mail]