Purchasing Manager

Procurement Manager

Confidential Manufacturing & FMCG Business | Doncaster

A well-established and fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join its senior supply chain function. This is a high-profile role offering broad responsibility across procurement, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and strategic supply chain improvement.

Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, the successful candidate will take ownership of supplier relationships, procurement budgets, and cost optimisation initiatives, while supporting operational performance across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have full accountability for both an indirect and direct procurement for this medium sized enterprise in Lincolnshire.
• Manage and develop relationships with a broad external supplier base, including raw materials, packaging, third-party products and operational service providers
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, service levels and contractual terms
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and continuity
• Take ownership of procurement budgets, reporting performance and market trends to senior leadership
• Work collaboratively with operations, planning, sales and marketing teams to support inventory optimisation and service delivery (S&OP)
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain
• Support new product development activity, including sourcing and material trials
• Manage and develop an Assistant Buyer
• Contribute as part of the wider senior management and crisis management teams

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Previous buying or procurement management experience within an FMCG environment
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Excellent analytical, organisational and project management skills
• Advanced Excel capability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience within food or drink manufacturing would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business
• Broad strategic and operational remit
• Senior stakeholder exposure
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• £55,000 and benefits package
• For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact the retained consultant for further information.