Procurement Manager - Dairy & OilsLocation: Hertfordshire area, Hybrid - 2 days on site, rest from homeSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 + packageType: Full-time, PermanentHere's your chance to shape the ingredients that go into millions of goods across the UK.We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager - Ingredients to take ownership of a key category within a well-known food business. This is a broad and strategic role, managing the end-to-end procurement of raw materials and working closely with stakeholders across the Group to find efficiencies, reduce risk, and support innovation.What You'll Be Doing:* Managing ingredient (dairy & oils) procurement across UK sites - ensuring continuity, quality, and cost efficiency.* Developing and delivering robust category strategies for commodity buying.* Leading risk management across the supply chain - spotting issues before they arise.* Working hand-in-hand with NPD to drive innovation and value engineering.* Delivering savings through data-led decision making and smart timing of material cover.* Owning supplier relationships - ensuring OTIF delivery and long-term collaboration.* Improving supply planning and reporting with internal teams including planning, bakeries and finance.* Reporting on buying variances and improving supplier performance reporting.* Managing SAP systems including contract and PO management.* Supporting on Group-wide initiatives and ad hoc projects.What We're Looking For:* Minimum 4 years' procurement experience - ideally in food manufacturing or commodities.* Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of managing complex supplier relationships.* Resilient and tenacious - thrives in fast-paced environments and under pressure.* Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset.* Great communicator - confident handling challenging situations.* Organised, detail-focused, and proactive.* Comfortable with SAP and MS Office systems.Package & Benefits:* circa £60,000 - £70,000 base salary* Bonus * HybridWhy Join?This is a chance to step into a high-impact role with a business that's well-established, growing, and open to fresh thinking. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team with plenty of variety, autonomy, and opportunity to make your mark.
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Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 4 days
Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Procurement Manager position is located in the Hertfordshire area and offers a hybrid working model with two days on-site.
- The salary for this full-time, permanent role ranges from £60,000 to £70,000, along with a bonus and additional benefits.
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years' procurement experience, preferably in food manufacturing or commodities.
- Key responsibilities include managing ingredient procurement, developing category strategies, and improving supplier performance.
- This role provides an opportunity to work in a well-established and growing business, fostering innovation and collaboration.
