Senior Procurement Manager

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Fast Growing F&B Brand - London - Up to A£85K + Benefits

My client is a fast growing Food & Beverage business who are undergoing an exciting expansion process.

They are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their team. The successful Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for procurement function for all food and packaging categories, optimising supply chain operations, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing. This role requires strong negotiation skills, industry expertise, and the ability to build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Procurement Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
2. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
3. Source and negotiate contracts for raw materials, packaging, and other key supplies.
4. Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.
5. Lead cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
6. Collaborate with internal teams, including production, finance, and operations, to optimize supply chain efficiency.
7. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, ethical sourcing, and sustainability standards.
8. Develop KPIs and reporting metrics to assess procurement performance.

The Ideal Senior Procurement Manager Candidate:

1. Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within the F&B or retail industry.
2. Strong understanding of food and packaging sourcing, with a focus on cost management and supplier negotiation.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
4. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Knowledge of sustainability practices within procurement.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com.