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Summary
Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing | Drive Value, Sustainability & Partnerships
Additional Benefits
Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay
Summary
Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing | Drive Value, Sustainability & Partnerships
Additional Benefits
Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay
The Role
Sofina Foods Europe is looking for a commercially focused Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across key categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a fast-paced FMCG environment where quality, sustainability, and innovation are core to how we do business.
As part of the European Procurement team, you will play a central role in ensuring Sofina’s operations are supported with cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable supply chains.
Your Key Responsibilities
You’ll build strong supplier partnerships, lead category strategies, and work cross-functionally to deliver long-term value.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories.
* Lead negotiations to secure the best value in quality, service, and cost.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Technical, Operations, and NPD to align purchasing with business needs.
* Analyse spend, forecast demand, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Support sustainability and risk management goals through responsible procurement practices.
* Maintain accurate data and procurement records in SAP and Excel-based systems.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be a confident and commercially minded procurement professional with the ability to influence at all levels. You’ve likely held roles such as Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist, or Purchasing Lead, and have a track record in delivering value through sourcing strategies and supplier optimisation.
* Strong background in procurement and supplier relationship management, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Experience in category management and driving commercial value.
* Excellent negotiation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
* A passion for building sustainable, ethical supply chains.
Why Sofina Foods?
As one of Europe’s leading food companies, we’re proud of our culture of quality, collaboration, and innovation. This role gives you the chance to influence procurement at a strategic level, while contributing to the bigger picture of sustainable growth and food excellence.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Cookstown, County Tyrone
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4601BR
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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