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Procurement Manager
St Albans (Hybrid)
£50,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Lead Strategic Procurement in a Fast-Growing Business
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-scaling business with a clear mission and a product-led approach to growth. With increasing demand and ongoing investment in operations, looking to hire a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and supplier management of packaging and raw materials.
The role is all about shaping and leading their direct procurement strategy, with a focus on building robust supplier relationships and delivering commercial value across core product categories.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team and play a key role in bringing structure and efficiency to the procurement function during a period of significant expansion.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading procurement for packaging and raw materials across multiple categories
- Building and maintaining a category strategy aligned with business needs
- Managing supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiation processes
- Writing RFQs and overseeing the sourcing of new products and materials
- Developing supplier performance metrics and managing relationships
- Collaborating with supply chain, finance, and fulfilment teams to ensure alignment on cost, quality, and availability.
- Monitoring market trends and supply risks to inform procurement decisions
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- Strong commercial skills and negotiation experience
- Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
- Experience writing RFQs and managing tender processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
- Solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
- Experience developing category plans.
Desirable:
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-led environment
- Familiarity with packaging and raw material sourcing
- CIPS qualification or actively working towards one
Why this role?
- Business impact: Own and lead procurement strategy during a key growth phase
- Development: A hands-on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to progress
- Flexible working: Based in St Albans three days a week with hybrid flexibility
- Team culture: Join a professional, supportive team focused on continuous improvement
If you're looking for a role where you can grow quickly, work alongside great people, and be part of a brand on the rise - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
