Food & Beverage Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full time

Senior Category Manager – Food & Beverage – Renowned Brand | Competitive Salary + Benefits

As a result of ongoing growth and development, an exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a leading UK household brand in a direct procurement role. The successful candidate will be tasked with formulating and executing procurement strategies, overseeing a wide array of strategic sourcing initiatives in the Food and Beverage sector to drive value, achieve cost efficiencies, and manage supply chain risks effectively.

This role is pivotal for career advancement and offers significant opportunities for professional growth, connecting you with a vast network of internationally recognized suppliers in the Food and Beverage industry, all within a vibrant and collaborative workplace.

If you possess a strong background in procurement within the Food and Beverage domain and are looking to elevate your career by joining a prestigious and award-winning procurement team, this position could be the ideal next step for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to collaborate on achieving cost reductions in food and beverage expenditures.
  • Design and implement category and sourcing strategies while identifying market opportunities to ensure the company remains a leader in its field.
  • Prepare and execute strategies in anticipation of upcoming projects, contract expirations, and market shifts that could impact the organization.
  • Guide and assess the performance of procurement team members to ensure sourcing strategies and tender results are optimized for commercial success.
  • Evaluate and mitigate commodity risks, track market trends, and develop strategies with suppliers to address future challenges.
  • Commit to sustainable sourcing practices and ensure compliance with contracts and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven commercial acumen and comprehensive procurement experience in the Food and Beverage sector.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing or category management.
  • Strong negotiation skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to engage and persuade senior stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Proven track record of achieving cost savings in fluctuating market conditions.
  • Experience in strategic-level procurement.

This position is designed for individuals eager to take on greater category responsibilities and engage with a diverse, dynamic, and rapidly evolving product range within a distinguished organization.



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