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.
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