Procurement Manager Food & Drink Jobs

Our client, a leading global Food manufacturing business has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to lead on implementing and developing the sourcing strategy for their Raw & Packaging materials in a manner that delivers value for the business. Key responsibilities include: • Managing commercial relationships with suppliers to ensure low risk security of supply and a competitive cost base. • Ensure that existing suppliers enable the business to continue to grow by profitably supplying high quality, innovative products. • Ensure that all raw material and packaging spend is in scope, and aligned with the broader business objectives around Quality, Innovation, Risk Management, Total Cost and Customer Service. • Develop tools and procurement processes to transform the procurement function into a true business partner of internal stakeholders. Candidate requirements: • A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management, CIPS or equivalent. • Procurement, Sourcing or Purchasing Management experience in a Food/Beverage manufacturing environment is required. • Strong supplier negotiation and supplier management skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. • Strong numerical and analytical skills with experience of producing financial reports. Competitive salary package and benefits on offer. The role will be based in the Bedfordshire. Hybrid remote working options available after probationary period.