Procurement Strategy Leader

10 hours ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time

Permanent Futures, a leading UK food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced senior strategic procurement professional to join their team as the Head of Procurement – Ingredients. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and drive the Ingredients (Produce) category strategy across the Group and a key Business Division.

This is a great chance to work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturing businesses and make a significant impact. You will be responsible for driving the adoption of best practice procurement systems and processes, developing vigorous commodity and business risk management strategies, and building strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the adoption of appropriate best practice procurement systems and processes.
  • Develop and implement vigorous commodity and business risk management strategies to minimize risk to the business.
  • Build strong supplier relationships and manage suppliers to deliver cost reduction, continuous improvement, quality, and innovation.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have previous senior procurement experience within the Food Industry, preferably in chilled food, own label, and short-life food manufacturing. They should also have a proven track record in Ingredients sourcing/procurement, particularly in produce, root veg, protected crop, etc. A full driving license is essential.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a performance-related bonus scheme, pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave.



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