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

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the UK is looking for a Sourcing Manager to oversee ingredient sourcing within the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. You will be key in driving innovation and managing supplier relationships to enhance business operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus a bonus, and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience, ideally in food & beverages.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in managing suppliers across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for food ingredients.
• Manage supplier relationships for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to support innovation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Sourcing Manager - Directs & Ingredients | Popular Multi-Brand FMCG | £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 multiple 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]

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