Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive
Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent
The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement function within a food manufacturing environment. This includes sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and delivering cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
* Source and evaluate suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to achieve best value
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (quality, cost, delivery)
* Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits
* Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
* Monitor commodity markets and manage price fluctuations
* Prepare and manage procurement budgets and forecasts
* Ensure all suppliers meet relevant food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, ISO)
* Maintain full traceability of materials in line with regulatory requirements
* Support internal and external audits
* Work closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to ensure material availability
* Manage inventory levels, minimising waste and avoiding stockouts
* Oversee supplier lead times and delivery schedules
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., supplier dependency, disruptions)
* Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in procurement within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) desirable
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Cost savings and budget adherence
* Supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)
* Stock availability and inventory turnover
* Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
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