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Strategic Procurement Manager - Food Manufacturing

Focus Management Consultants

Lancashire

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

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Job summary

A rapidly growing food manufacturing business in North Manchester is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement strategy. You will manage sourcing and negotiation across various ingredients and packaging while driving improvements in cost and quality. The ideal candidate has strong strategic procurement experience in the food sector and excellent negotiation skills. Attractive salary and benefits package included.

Qualifications

  • Strong strategic procurement experience within food manufacturing.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success in category management and supplier development.
  • Commercially astute, proactive and confident influencing stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and negotiation across a broad range of ingredients, packaging, and indirect services.
  • Manage a small team.
  • Drive improvements in cost, quality, service, and innovation.
  • Develop and implement category strategies that support wider business objectives.
  • Build strong supplier relationships to enhance performance and deliver long-term value.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Category management
Supplier development
Negotiation
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
Job description
A rapidly growing food manufacturing business in North Manchester is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement strategy. You will manage sourcing and negotiation across various ingredients and packaging while driving improvements in cost and quality. The ideal candidate has strong strategic procurement experience in the food sector and excellent negotiation skills. Attractive salary and benefits package included.
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