Strategic Sourcing Manager – Ingredients

Focus Management Consultants; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business consultancy in London is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage supplier relationships and support new product development. The successful candidate will have significant experience in the food industry, focusing on purchasing ingredients, and will report directly to the Procurement Director. If you are ready to drive the sourcing agenda in a rapidly growing environment, apply today.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior buyer level within the food industry.
• Proven track record of strategic supplier management.
• Experience working with third-party manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing supplier relationships and build supply base for NPD.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans.
• Drive value within the current supply base.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in relevant field

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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Ingredients, London

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and rapidly growing food business? This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of a well-established company with a rich heritage, now expanding a key branded segment of their business.

The position of Strategic Sourcing Manager is pivotal in facilitating this exciting phase of growth. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing existing supplier relationships and building a co-manufacturing supply base to support the ongoing New Product Development (NPD) pipeline, ensuring the brand’s continued success.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Director, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic plans. This includes managing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships for ingredients and raw materials. Exceptional relationship skills are essential, as the role requires driving value within the current supply base and ensuring a competitive advantage. Additionally, the role involves proactively building a co-manufacturing supply base to support the brand’s growth.

Candidates must possess a degree and have significant experience at a senior buyer level within the food industry, specifically in purchasing ingredients. A proven track record of strategic supplier management and experience working with third-party manufacturers is essential. Strong decision-making skills are a must, as is the ability to engage effectively with senior-level stakeholders.

This role is an excellent chance to drive the strategic sourcing agenda for a high-quality brand experiencing rapid growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, send your details through today.

This role is forecast to come life in the next month, so if you are interested please click apply and send your CV.