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Procurement Manager

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Procurement Manager role is for a Growing Consumer Brand seeking an individual with food/FMCG experience to manage raw material and packaging categories.
  • The successful candidate will oversee procurement spend, manage a team, and support the business's goal to double turnover in five years.
  • Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring continuous efficiency improvements.
  • Candidates should have senior-level procurement experience, particularly in FMCG or manufacturing, with a focus on packaging procurement.
  • The position offers a salary range of £50-70k based on experience, along with bonuses, pension, 25+ days of holiday, and flexible working options.

Procurement Manager role for a Growing Consumer Brand, suitable for someone with food/ FMCG experience who is looking to take ownership of the raw material and packaging category.

Client Details

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain are working with a Growing FMCG Business, as they look to recruit a Procurement Manager to oversee the direct and indirect spend categories, managing a team and looking to support the business as they look to double turnover in the next 5 years.

Description

The role of Procurement Manager will be responsible for the following:

  • Manage the procurement spend for business, including raw materials, packaging and 3rd party manufacturing
  • Manage the procurement team, looking to introduce and develop better sourcing strategies and procurement practises across the business
  • Working cross-functionally & externally with suppliers to identify and deliver continuous efficiency and/or cost improvement opportunities
  • Leading a team to deliver long-term strategies to ensure value, quality & minimise risk
  • Supplier Management, including introduction of additional suppliers
  • Manage complex supplier relationships and own regular commercial meetings, to ensure engagement, alignment and clear communication

Profile

Successful candidates will possess:

  • An experienced senior-level procurement expert, used to managing multiple categories
  • Exceptional stakeholder management & alignment abilities
  • Resilient, able to work at pace
  • Experience working in FMGC or manufacturing
  • Experience working with packaging procurement at some level
  • Experience developing & negotiating supplier contracts
  • Organised with a very keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure
  • Great project management

Job Offer

The role if offering:

  • £50-70k depending upon experience
  • Bonus, Pens, 25days+BH
  • Flexibility to WFH, circa. 3 onsite, 2 offsite

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.