Strategic Food Procurement Lead | Cost, Compliance & Supply

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% pension

Private dental healthcare

On-site parking

Canteen subsidy

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment. You will source raw materials and packaging, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure food safety compliance.

You will build supplier performance reviews, manage budgets, and work with production and logistics to maintain supply continuity. A Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field (CIPS desirable) and strong ERP experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor KPIs.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety and quality.
• Ensure all suppliers meet HACCP/BRC/ISO standards and traceability.
• Coordinate with production, planning and logistics to ensure material availability.
• Manage supplier lead times, inventory and risks with contingency plans.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business

CIPS (desirable)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Chesterfield Poultry in Doncaster is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment. You will source raw materials and packaging, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure food safety compliance.

You will build supplier performance reviews, manage budgets, and work with production and logistics to maintain supply continuity. A Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field (CIPS desirable) and strong ERP experience are expected.