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Procurement Manager

Posted 6 days ago

  • Sector: CPG
  • Contact: Leah Ross
  • Contact Email: LeahRoss@betterplaced.com
  • Contact Phone: 0113 236 4040
  • Expiry Date: 05 January 2025
  • Job Ref: 53035LR

​Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and join one of the UK’s fastest-growing FMCG brands? We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to work with a dynamic category-leading brand.

This is your chance to make a big impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement strategy for a business that’s passionate about delivering delicious and healthy products to an ever-growing customer base.

About the Role:

  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, co-packers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities and leverage market conditions.

  • Support the COO in developing a procurement framework for chilled, ambient, and direct-to-consumer operations.

  • Track supplier KPIs, mitigate risks, and oversee cost reporting.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to ensure seamless product launches, efficient supply chains, and effective cost management.

  • Stay ahead of market trends and proactively drive cost efficiencies while maintaining top-tier product quality.

 

About You:

  •  5+ years of procurement experience in FMCG, with a solid understanding of the UK and EU markets.

  • Proven expertise in supplier negotiation and strategic spend management.

  • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

  • A track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

 

If you’re a self-starter with a passion for procurement and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy setting, this could be the role to transform your career.