Procurement Manager- Manufacturing Firm- Blackburn (BB1)Location: Blackburn (Hybrid Working) 3 days office 2 days at homeSalary: £60,000 per annumContract: Full-Time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekReporting to: Head of Procurement, Supply Chain & Service OperationsDirect Reports: 4Join our clients amazing team…..Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving results? Would you thrive in a business where clients are at the heart of everything they do, and no two days are the same?With a powerhouse portfolio our client is a major supplier to the UK’s top supermarkets, independents and specialists – and growing fast.Axon Moore is exclusively now looking for a Procurement Manager to lead a dynamic procurement team, with a particular focus on raw materials and packaging across a diverse manufacturing operation. If you're commercially savvy, ready to lead, and driven to make an impact, this is your opportunity to be part of a thriving company.What You’ll Be Doing

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team (4 direct reports)
Deliver end-to-end procurement strategies focused on raw materials and packaging
Build and nurture supplier relationships to ensure cost-efficiency, quality and supply continuity
Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation
Negotiate contracts and secure the best value for the business
Ensure all procurement practices are aligned with environmental and regulatory standards
Partner with planning, production and logistics to meet demand forecasts and minimise risk
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance reviews
Monitor procurement KPIs and deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making

What We’re Looking ForEssential:

Minimum 3 years' procurement experience within FMCG, with a focus on raw materials and packaging
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Commercially minded with a keen eye for cost optimisation and efficiency
Comfortable with data, reporting, and the use of procurement software and MS Office (especially Excel)

Desirable:

Proven team leadership experience
CIPS qualified or relevant degree in supply chain, procurement or business

Why Apply?

£60,000 annual salary
Hybrid working model based in Blackburn
A chance to lead in a fast-paced, values-led organisation that’s passionate about its product
Play a key role in shaping procurement within a growing FMCG manufacturer
Be part of a company with strong ethics, clear values, and a culture of teamwork, success, and respect

Our clients Values?? Pride – We take pride in our work and celebrate each other's achievements?? Passion – We love what we do – and we’re passionate about pets?? Teamwork – Collaboration is key; we support and empower one another?? Integrity – We do what’s right, not what’s easy?? Success – We aim high and work hard to achieve our goals?? Respect – For our colleagues, customers, communities, and the planetReady to make your next move in procurement with a company that’s as ambitious as you are?Apply now and help shape the future of our clients business!Send your current CV, notice period and salary expectation to or a call me confidentially for more information on

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