Strategic Procurement Manager - Food Manufacturing

Focus Management Consultants; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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.