Job Description
Are you a Procurement professional with experience across Hospitality, Manufacturing or Food categories? We’re working with a leading business in the sector seeking a Procurement and Category professional to support their UK & European operations.
This role will suit someone commercially astute, a strong negotiator, and comfortable managing suppliers across multiple categories. You’ll be working closely with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiencies, innovation, and excellent supplier relationships.
What you’ll be doing:
* Developing and implementing supply base strategies aligned with business goals.
* Managing supplier relationships across UK & Europe, ensuring commercials and opportunities are delivered.
* Negotiating contracts and supplier terms.
* Identifying cost savings and efficiencies, and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
* Collaborating with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions.
* Overseeing supplier onboarding, category reporting, and category action plans.
* Monitoring market trends, risks, and opportunities, and taking proactive action.
* Supporting supply chain to ensure supplier agreements drive strong product availability and customer service.
What we’re looking for: