Procurement Manager (Purchasing Manager) - Food Manufacturing Industry Working on behalf of our client, a successful food manufacturing business, Mach Recruitment are seeking a Procurement Manager reporting to the Head of Supply Chain. * Responsible for sourcing and buying of ingredients * Ensure the goods are supplied to agreed specification, with the best possible commercial terms, on time and in full. * Lead the purchasing representation for site-based projects * Support group purchasing initiatives where applicable. * Work closely with Technical, Commercial, Finance, Production and NPD Teams * Keep up to date with market trends and innovation within the categories * Provide Price change indicators to Commercial, using various reporting techniques Skills and Experience * Experience within a similar role working for a fast paced manufacturing business * Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit * Strong negotiation skills * The ability to manage a challenging supply chain * Excellent relationship management & building skills * You will be able to analyse and interpret data Benefits: * 3 days office, 2 days home working * Monday to Friday * 8.30am-5pm * Option to finish early if worked additional hours * Competitive salary * Sick Pay * Copany pension * 25 days leave plus BH Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy