Procurement Manager – Ingredients Hybrid - 2 days in Home Counties HQ c£70k + 10% bonus, healthcare and pension About Our Client: * Leading UK multi-site foods business producing branded and private label foods * A collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on excellence and growth. * Dynamic and innovative organisation seeking a Procurement Manager who can bring commodity risk management experience to the team The role: * Oversee end-to-end procurement of ingredients for UK sites, ensuring cost efficiency and supply chain optimisation. * Develop and implement category management strategies tailored to commodity buying. * Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive value engineering and innovation. * Maintain supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries and optimal risk management. * Ensure accurate reporting of procurement activities, including buying variances and supplier performance. Ideal candidate: * Must hard experience in food manufacturing and commodity procurement. * Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure business continuity. * Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements. * Work cross-functionally with planning, manufacturing, and technical teams to align procurement with operational needs. * Maintain meticulous records a...