Senior Procurement Manager - Proteins CategoriesLocation: Leicestershire (3 days on site/supplier visits, remainder from home)Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 + packageType: Full-time, PermanentReady to shape what's on millions of plates across the UK?We're looking for a seasoned procurement professional with serious protein experience-beef, poultry, pork, the works. This is a high-impact role in a key category, driving how we source, negotiate, and manage supplier partnerships.What You'll Be Doing:* Leading strategic supplier relationships across all core proteins.* Balancing cost, quality, and continuity to meet commercial and technical priorities.* Using market knowledge and cost insights to inform smart, forward-thinking decisions.* Developing category strategies that reflect trends, sustainability goals, and efficiency.* Managing risk to protect continuity and create value.* Producing accurate financial forecasts and planning across short, medium, and long terms.* Driving quality across product, service, and process in collaboration with suppliers.* Working closely with Technical, Finance, Supply Chain, and NPD teams.What We're Looking For:* Proven experience in protein procurement within food manufacturing.* Strong track record in purchasing high volumes of beef, pork, and poultry.* Deep understanding of protein markets and wider macroeconomic factors.* Skilled negotiator with strong commercial acumen.* Strategic mindset, comfortable with data and planning.* Collaborative communicator who can influence cross-functionally.Package & Benefits:* £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience* Competitive package* Hybrid working - 3 days on site/suppliers, 2 days from home* Join a fast-moving, values-led business with strong growth plansWhy Join?This role is all about impact. You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape a crucial part of the supply chain. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be part of a collaborative team that values fresh thinking and doing the right thing, this is for you.
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Henderson Brown Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Senior Procurement Manager for Proteins Categories is based in Leicestershire, requiring three days on-site for supplier visits and two days of remote work.
- The salary for this full-time, permanent position ranges from £65,000 to £85,000, depending on experience.
- Candidates should have proven experience in protein procurement within food manufacturing, particularly with beef, pork, and poultry.
- The role involves leading strategic supplier relationships, managing risks, and developing category strategies that align with sustainability goals.
- This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a collaborative team focused on impactful supply chain management.
