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Senior Procurement Manager - Food Solutions
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Procurement Manager - Food Solutions
Location: Hybrid (UK) - 2 days home / 3 days office or travel
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + benefits
Sector: Food Retail, Wholesale & Distribution
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join the Food Solutions team of a well-established and fast-paced food retail, wholesale, and distribution company.
In this high-profile role, you will take ownership of a key category group, and lead a team of 3 procurement professionals. You will drive sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and commodity buying, ensuring all sourcing meets cost, quality, sustainability, and responsible sourcing targets.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced food procurement leader who thrives in a hands-on, commercially focused, and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead supplier and commodity buying strategies across food service and food-to-go categories.
Manage key supplier and buying group relationships, driving value and securing long-term partnerships.
Oversee supplier negotiations, contract management, and income forecasting.
Lead and develop a team of 3 procurement professionals.
Collaborate closely with Trading, Product Development, Technical, Supply Chain, and other key functions.
Ensure sourcing aligns with responsible sourcing, ethical procurement, and sustainability standards.
Regular travel to suppliers, customers, and partners across the UK.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in food category procurement-specifically food service, food-to-go, ingredients, or finished products.
Strong commodity buying, supplier negotiation, and contract management experience.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and coaching procurement teams.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Passion for ethical sourcing, sustainability, and driving commercial value.
Key Details:
Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days office or travel
Shortlist deadline: Friday 23rd May
Interviews: Week commencing Tuesday 27th May
Ideal start date: ASAP
If you are a dynamic, hands-on procurement leader looking for your next challenge in the food sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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