Procurement Manager
4 weeks ago
Location: Flexible, with commutable distance to one of our UK manufacturing sites
We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead on buying fats, butters, spreads, and oils category for The Compleat Food Group. As a strategic thinker with a background in ingredient, chilled food/food buying, potentially in fats/oils/butters/dairy in the retail sector, you will drive optimisation of expenditure, enhance supplier performance, and contribute to the development of our category buying strategies.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the procurement function for fats, oils, spreads, and butters
- Develop and implement category strategies to optimise Group expenditure and improve profitability
- Source products, materials, and select suppliers, ensuring alignment with Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation requirements
- Manage supplier performance against agreed measures, implementing corrective actions as necessary
- Partner with stakeholder groups to ensure optimal supply base performance and alignment with business objectives
- Identify and exploit commercial opportunities through skilled negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Lead and manage projects within allocated categories, driving continuous improvement and innovation
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes and legal requirements, including contract management and risk mitigation
- Provide business forecasts and deliver financial targets in line with budgetary constraints
- 2-3 years of experience in a Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager role, within the UK food industry
- Background in ingredients or chilled food buying
- Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement category strategies
- Experience working with retail and understanding market dynamics
- Resilient individual with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ideally CIPS qualification
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Analytical, organisational, and reporting skills
- Sound understanding of contract law and procurement processes
- Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package
- Dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and development
- Online LMS development portal
- 2 employee volunteering days per year
- Online and high-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal
- Employee well-being and community support groups
- Charity initiatives and team events
- 24/7 access to grocery aid
The Compleat Food Group is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued. We value everybody who works in our organisation and strive to become number one for culture.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That's why we're committed to ensuring fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect in all that we do.
We have an active and trusted preferred supplier list to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.
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