Procurement Manager for Food Manufacturing

5 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time

Pursuing a challenging role as a Procurement Manager for Food Manufacturing at Permanent Futures can bring about significant growth opportunities. As the Head of Sourcing and Procurement, you will be accountable for the development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with our company goals.

Your primary objectives will include:

  1. Establishing and maintaining effective procurement systems and processes.
  2. Designing and executing commodity and business risk management plans to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
  3. Fostering strong partnerships with suppliers and ensuring they meet performance expectations in terms of cost reduction, quality, and innovation.

To succeed in this position, you should possess extensive experience in senior procurement roles within the Food Industry, particularly in chilled food, own label, and short-life food manufacturing. A strong background in Ingredients sourcing/procurement, encompassing produce, root vegetables, and protected crops, is also mandatory. Holding a full driving license is compulsory.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from £62,000 to £80,000, contingent upon your level of expertise.



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