Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for FMCG and Food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where you can see your sourcing decisions directly impact consumers across the globe?
We are working on behalf of our highly successful client, Consortium are seeking a Procurement Category Manager. The role will take ownership of a key product category, specialising in sourcing products for global distribution. This is a high-profile role where you'll work closely with the International Business Manager and report directly to the Procurement Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end sourcing of products for export to leading global clients
Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiating terms and ensuring long-term partnerships
Deliver cost savings and optimise category performance through strategic procurement initiatives
Analyse market trends, consumer behaviours and competitor activity across international markets
Identify opportunities for product launches in specific countries, aligned with local demand and preferences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, marketing, and logistics to drive category success
Provide regular reporting and insights to the Procurement Director on performance, opportunities, and risks What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in procurement/category management, ideally within FMCG or Food or Retail
Strong understanding of food or grocery sectors, and what drives consumer preferences globally
Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercially astute with strong analytical and decision-making abilities
Experience working in or with international markets is highly desirable
A proactive and adaptable mindset, able to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution You’ll join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where innovation and initiative are encouraged. In return, they offer a competitive package, excellent growth opportunities, and the chance to make a global impact.
Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. #LI-CPR #LI-HB1