Purchasing Manager / Senior Purchasing Manager - Ingredients / Commodities This is an exciting opportunity to join the purchasing team of a global ingredients business. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, this is a high-impact role offering both strategic responsibility and team leadership within a well-established function. The business operates at scale, sourcing large volumes of raw materials from global markets to support a diverse food customer base. Known for its quality and strong supplier partnerships, it offers a collaborative environment with clear opportunities for growth and development. The Role: You will take ownership of the procurement of key raw materials on a global basis, alongside selected indirect categories. Leading a team of three, you'll play a central role in shaping sourcing strategy, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring continuity of supply in a dynamic market. This role offers a balance of strategic input and operational delivery, with real visibility across the business. Key Responsibilities -Manage procurement of high-volume raw materials from global suppliers -Lead and develop a team of three procurement professionals -Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships -Drive cost optimisation, risk management, and supply continuity -Support and implement best practice procurement processes -Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders across supply chain, technical, and commercial teams About You -Minimum 10 years' procurement experience within large, complex organisations -Strong track record managing significant spend and supplier bases -Experience in ingredients, commodities, or food-related procurement this is ESSENTIAL and only candidates with this experience will be considered -Previous team management or leadership experience -Commercially aware, with the ability to balance strategy and delivery -Strategic capability. -Confident communicator, able to influence and build credibility across the business This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a purchasing role within a global organisation that values its people. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, lead a capable team, and further develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)