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Procurement Manager

1 month ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Sensient Technologies Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Procurement Category Manager will lead the procurement strategies for assigned chemical and ingredient categories, including commodities such as proteins, yeast extracts, baked items, cocoa, solvents, additives, and acids. This role requires a liaison to EMEA Sensient business units to promote communication and alignment with business unit goals pertaining to procurement.

This position involves managing capital and indirect procurement to optimize process improvements within assigned categories while adhering to global food safety policies and procedures. The successful candidate will identify and achieve assigned cost-saving initiatives targets in compliance with auditable and finance rulings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategic alignment of categories to proactively drive annual cost-saving initiatives as regional or multi-regional, optimizing economic benefit.
  • Prepare contracts across a global supply base for assigned categories of direct raw material services through negotiated pricing and consolidation techniques.
  • Identify and assist in the qualification of new suppliers together with Global Quality Groups.
  • Track cost-saving initiatives monthly, quarterly, and annually.
  • Prepare and present quarterly updates to management groups on market conditions, business updates, and opportunities in assigned categories, preparing annual budgets and analysis for assigned categories.
  • Identify new supplier capabilities and implement suppliers' reviews to maintain existing or establish favorable long-term Purchase & Supply Chain relationships and agreements globally.

About You:

  • A degree-level education is required.
  • CIPS Qualified/Equivalent or working towards at an advanced stage.
  • Experience in strategic sourcing within Chemical, Food Ingredient, or Pharmaceutical roles, including finance support, commodity management, and contract management.
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills with ability to self-manage.
  • Exposure to and facilitation of supplier negotiations, supplier contracting, value analysis techniques, and being an 'out-of-the-box' thinker.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • In-depth experience of report writing, data generation, and final analysis.

What We Offer:

  • An excellent salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
  • Ongoing development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

Working Conditions:

Travel up to 30% of the time is expected for this role.