Food Production jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Procurement Manager – Ingredients

Hybrid - 2 days in Home Counties HQ

c£70k + 10% bonus, healthcare and pension

About Our Client:

• Leading UK multi-site foods business producing branded and private label foods.
• A collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on excellence and growth.
• Dynamic and innovative organisation seeking a Procurement Manager who can bring commodity risk management experience to the team.

The role:

• Oversee end-to-end procurement of ingredients for UK sites, ensuring cost efficiency and supply chain optimisation.
• Develop and implement category management strategies tailored to commodity buying.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive value engineering and innovation.
• Maintain supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries and optimal risk management.
• Ensure accurate reporting of procurement activities, including buying variances and supplier performance.

Ideal candidate:

• Must have experience in food manufacturing and commodity procurement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
• Work cross-functionally with planning, manufacturing, and technical teams to align procurement with operational needs.
• Maintain meticulous records and reporting using SAP, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to drive best-in-class procurement practices.
• Someone who can demonstrate their energy and ambition, who can think outside the box and be solutions focused!