Procurement Manager
Confidential Manufacturing & FMCG Business | Doncaster
A well-established and fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its senior supply chain function. This is a high-profile role offering broad responsibility across procurement, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and strategic supply chain improvement.
Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of supplier relationships, procurement budgets, and cost optimisation initiatives, while supporting operational performance across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- You will have full accountability for both an indirect and direct procurement for this medium sized enterprise in Lincolnshire.
- Manage and develop relationships with a broad external supplier base, including raw materials, packaging, third-party products and operational service providers
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, service levels and contractual terms
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and continuity
- Take ownership of procurement budgets, reporting performance and market trends to senior leadership
- Work collaboratively with operations, planning, sales and marketing teams to support inventory optimisation and service delivery (S&OP)
- Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain
- Support new product development activity, including sourcing and material trials
- Manage and develop an Assistant Buyer
- Contribute as part of the wider senior management and crisis management teams
Candidate Profile
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous buying or procurement management experience within an FMCG environment
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
- Excellent analytical, organisational and project management skills
- Advanced Excel capability
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience within food or drink manufacturing would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business
- Broad strategic and operational remit
- Senior stakeholder exposure
- Collaborative and values-driven culture
- £55,000 and benefits package
- For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact the retained consultant for further information.