Ingredients Procurement Manager

This position calls for a knowledgeable Ingredients Procurement Manager adept in the FMCG industry, capable of efficiently delivering on both strategic category management and operational site–based projects.
Client Details
My client is a well–established entity in the FMCG manufacturing industry. With a multi–site operation, they are committed to delivering top–tier products swiftly and efficiently to their wide range of customers.
Description
As Ingredients Procurement Manager based in Leicestershire, the focus will be to drive engagement with the procurement strategy, and lead initiatives and projects to ensure that procurement is recognised as a valued function, including.
In addition, you will have category responsibility for a portfolio of ingredients and drive engagement with suppliers across cost, value, sustainability, quality, innovation, efficiency, risk management etc.
Profile
A successful Ingredients Procurement Manager should have:
Proven experience as a Senior Category / Commodity / Procurement Manager within the food manufacturing industryExperience of strategic category management, alongside strong negotiation skills, with the ability to maintain professional relationshipsExcellent stakeholder management and cross–functional leadership skillsStrong negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence suppliersProject management skillsDegree education and CIPS qualification desirable but not essential Job Offer
A competitive salary, up to c. 75,000 / 80,000 (Inc. car allowance), plus bonus potential and a market–leading pension schemeA supportive and professional work environmentThe opportunity to work with a well–established organisation in the food manufacturing sectorA chance to develop and grow, within a business driving change and transformation
Apply today for an opportunity to contribute to a company that values growth, learning, and success in the FMCG industry.