Purchasing Manager – Food Manufacturing – Scunthorpe - £50,000 - £55,000
This isn’t a role where you’re just placing orders and chasing suppliers.
You’ll be shaping category strategy, driving cost savings, and having a real say in how the business spends its money.
If you like influence, responsibility, and the chance to actually change things — keep reading.
The role
You’ll take ownership of key ingredient and packaging categories, working across the business to improve cost, performance, and supplier relationships.
It’s a mix of strategy and hands-on delivery.
* Developing and delivering category strategies
* Driving cost reduction and value improvement projects
* Managing and negotiating with key suppliers
* Analysing market trends and reacting accordingly
* Supporting sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives
* Working closely with internal teams to influence decisions
What they’re looking for
* Strong buying/procurement experience within Food/Beverage
* Comfortable managing complex categories and supplier relationships
* Solid understanding of ingredients and/or packaging markets
* MCIPS (or working towards it) is a plus
If you want a role where procurement has a real voice — not just a support function — this is worth a look.