Job Title
Head of Procurement
(clear progression to Head of Procurement - Europe)
Location
High Wycombe - Hybrid Working available
Salary & Benefits
1. Salary up to £91,000
2. 15% annual bonus
Overview
We are seeking a Head of Procurement to join a growing food manufacturing business at a key point of transition and expansion across Europe.
This role replaces the current Procurement Manager, who will be leaving mid-March due to relocation. The position has been uplifted to reflect the increasing strategic importance of procurement within the business.
You will join a small, agile procurement function and work closely with a newly appointed Senior Buyer. The role is both strategic and hands-on, offering a clear pathway into a future Head of Procurement - Europe position as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic
3. Develop and drive procurement strategy across the UK and Europe
4. Support business growth by identifying sourcing opportunities and improvements
5. Implement best-practice procurement processes and standards
6. Protect margins through effective cost management and supplier strategy
Operational
7. Day-to-day buying of ingredients and raw materials
8. Supplier management, performance reviews, and relationship development
9. Contract negotiation and management
10. Leading tendering and sourcing activities
11. Delivering cost savings initiatives
12. Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements
13. Supporting and leading BRC audits and supplier compliance
Team & Stakeholders
14. Manage and work closely with a Senior Buyer
15. Collaborate with Operations, Technical, Finance, and Commercial teams
16. Engage with suppliers across the UK and Europe
Experience & Background
17. Proven procurement experience within food manufacturing, ingredients, or raw materials
18. Strong understanding of BRC standards and audit requirements
19. Experience across both strategic procurement and hands-on buying
20. Demonstrated success in cost saving, supplier negotiation, and margin protection
Person Profile
21. Ready to step up into a broader leadership role rather than already operating at full European Head level
22. Comfortable working in a lean team and being operationally involved
23. Commercially minded, proactive, and improvement-focused
24. Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
Why Join
25. Clear progression into a European leadership role
26. Opportunity to shape procurement strategy during a period of growth
27. Established role with strong foundations already in place