Strategic Food Procurement & Projects Lead

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% pension

Private healthcare

On-site canteen

On-site parking

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Procurement and Projects Manager in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, to lead end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment, sourcing raw materials and packaging while negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, deliver cost savings, and coordinate with production and logistics to maintain supply continuity in an on-site role with a salary up to £65,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable.
• Experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Develop strategies, source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and SLAs.
• Supplier Management: Build relationships, monitor KPIs, conduct supplier reviews and audits.
• Cost Management: Identify cost-saving initiatives, monitor markets and manage budgets.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure suppliers meet HACCP, BRC, ISO; maintain traceability; support audits.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Align with production and logistics to ensure material availability and manage inventory.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Food safety regulations

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain Management / Business

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Procurement and Projects Manager in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, to lead end-to-end procurement in a food manufacturing environment, sourcing raw materials and packaging while negotiating supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

You will manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, deliver cost savings, and coordinate with production and logistics to maintain supply continuity in an on-site role with a salary up to £65,000 per annum.