Full job descriptionWe are recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Cheshire. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for a significant spend portfolio, driving sourcing strategies, supplier performance, market analysis, and cost optimisation initiatives across a range of key ingredients categories.
Client Details
Our client is a leading UK food manufacturing business operating across multiple sites with a strong customer base and ambitious growth plans. The business is investing in its supply chain and procurement functions, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to influence strategy and drive change
Description
As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a broad portfolio of raw materials and ingredients.


Key responsibilities also include:
*Developing category and sourcing strategies across key spend areas.
*Managing supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations.
*Analysing market trends and external factors impacting supply and pricing.
*Identifying new sourcing opportunities and expanding supplier networks globally.
*Delivering cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.
*Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and wider commercial decision-making with market insight.
*Leading tender activity and contract negotiations across multiple categories.
*Strengthening supplier performance and reducing supply chain risk.
*Managing procurement governance, reporting, and contract compliance.
*Collaborating with Commercial, Technical, NPD, Sales, and Operations teams to support business objectives.


Profile
The likely candidate will have the following background:


*Experience within procurement, sourcing, category management, or commodity procurement.
*A background within food manufacturing, ingredients, foodservice, FMCG, wholesale, or a related sector.
*Strong commercial acumen with a track record of successful supplier negotiations.
*Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies.
*Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret market intelligence to support business decisions.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
*A proactive, inquisitive, and commercially curious approach.
*The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
*CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement experience would be advantageous.


Job Offer


*Salary up to £60,000.
*Bonus scheme.
*Pension and private healthcare.
*Cheshire-based role with opportunity to influence procurement strategy.
*Exposure to high-value procurement projects and strategic supplier partnerships.
*Excellent career development opportunities within a business undergoing positive transformation