Procurement Manager

Seven; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000

Job description

Procurement Manager - Ingredients

Hybrid - 2 days in Home Counties HQ

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

About Our Client:

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

The role:

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

Ideal candidate:

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

Application Process:
Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 6/17243/7. Confidentiality assured.