Strategic Food & Beverage Procurement Manager

Search International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes in the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies, engage with suppliers, and mitigate risks. Applicants should possess significant experience in strategic sourcing and have strong negotiating skills. This role offers career growth opportunities and the chance to work within a dynamic team environment that values innovation.

Qualifications

• End to end direct procurement experience in Food & Beverages or Ingredients.
• Experience focused on strategic sourcing or category management.
• Demonstrable ability to run tenders and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Create category and sourcing strategies for market opportunities.
• Manage performance and contracts of suppliers.
• Select and onboard new suppliers while negotiating commercials.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Ability to engage and influence stakeholders

Proactive attitude

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes in the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies, engage with suppliers, and mitigate risks. Applicants should possess significant experience in strategic sourcing and have strong negotiating skills. This role offers career growth opportunities and the chance to work within a dynamic team environment that values innovation.